Smith goes to see his boss¹ in the front office. "Boss," he says: "we're doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic（阁楼） and the garage."

史密斯去找他的老板。“老板，我们家明天有很重的工作要做，我妻子让我修阁楼和车库。”

"We're short-handed, Smith." the boss replies. "I can't give you the day off."

“可我们很缺人，史密斯。”老板答道，“我不可能放你的假。”

"Thanks, boss," says Smith, "I know I could count on you!"

“谢谢，老板。”史密斯说，“我就知道你会帮我。”