What kind of food colouring is that? The rain not only washes the food colouring out of her hair, but it also transforms the rest of her face shape to where young Elly looks like old Elly. Is that what this story is about? The transformation of Elly from a freckled and cute, round-faced teenager into long-faced, middle-aged woman with a giant nose? No wonder Colin looks shocked.
What kind of food colouring is that? The rain not only washes the food colouring out of her hair, but it also transforms the rest of her face shape to where young Elly looks like old Elly. Is that what this story is about? The transformation of Elly from a freckled and cute, round-faced teenager into long-faced, middle-aged woman with a giant nose? No wonder Colin looks shocked.