“Why do you
mope?” Mom asked when she looked
at me.
“Dad said I
have to rake,” I said.
“Then he said
Mike and I have to take the rakes
to grandma and grandpa’s and rake there too.”
“Have hope,”
said Mom. "But, do not mope!"
“Why?” I
asked
“I do not
think it will take you long to rake!” Mom said.
“And grandma
and grandpa will like your help”.
“You and Mike
are good workers”
“And you'll
be paid to rake.” Mom added.
“Why would we
be paid?" I asked.
"Grandma and
grandpa help us too. They help us a lot," Mike said.
"Mike and I
will help grandma and grandpa," I said.
"We will not
be paid," Mike and I said.
“ I hope it
will be fun for you and Mike,” Mom said.