dialogue: #Person1#: OK, Mrs Thomas. I finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard.
  #Person2#: Oh, thank you, James.
  #Person1#: I also swept the front steps and took out the garbage. Is there anything else I can help you with?
  #Person2#: Can you also take my dog Oscar for a walk?
  #Person1#: Sure.
  #Person2#: Here is such a prince. Ever since I broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house. My daughter Leah helps out on Mondays and Tuesdays and my son Robbie on Thursdays, but I'm so happy you can come on Saturdays.
  #Person1#: Well, I appreciate the weekend work. I'm saving up to buy a bike so I can ride to my basketball practice.
  #Person2#: Will you still be able to work for me after you get your bike?
  #Person1#: Of course, but don't forget I'm away next weekend visiting my grandfather. My sister Allison will come by instead.
  #Person2#: OK.
summary: James comes to help Mrs. Thomas to do some housework on the weekend. James is saving up to buy a bike.
topic: weekend work