Are we going to the lake today I ask No says Dad Not today But you promised I know Mika But I have to finish this first He rummages on his desk How long will it take I don’t know But if you let me work in peace it will be a lot quicker
I let him work in peace and only ask now and then How much longer Can’t you go and play he says No It’s boring by myself Call next door I’m sure Karli will play with you Karli’s gone to stay with his grandma I say She has a dog I’ve wanted a dog or a cat or even a mouse for absolute ages but Dad says no I ask again anyway Can I have a pet Dad looks as if he’s thinking about it Can I If you did have a pet would you play with it very quietly and not bother me until I finish my work Yes I shout Dad gives me his wallet and tells me to watch out for traffic
