Smith
goes to see his supervisor 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 and the garage, moving and hauling stuff."
"We're short-handed, Smith," the boss replies.
"I can't give you the day off."
"Thanks, boss," says Smith, "I knew
I could count on you!"