We see Dobbsey from Brainley's point of view, but very distorted and wavy. Even his speech is distorted.
Dobbsey: Professor? Are you okay?
The view settles down into a very blurry view of Dobbsey.
Dobbsey: Professor?
Cut to dramatic shot of Brainley, his glasses broken.
Brainley: My glasses - broken! Curse the cruel fate that hath wrought such punishment on me!
Brainley: I shall be an outcast forevermore, shunned by society for lack of acceptable eyewear!
Brainley takes off his glasses.
Dobbsey: Um, why don't you just get another pair to replace them?
Brainley: Don't mock fate, boy! Do you want to lose your glasses, too?
Dobbsey: I...don't wear glasses.
Brainley: Fate!!!
Dobbsey: ...