MOM: Billy, you don’t look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.

BILLY: But Mom! Today we’re playing football! I love football!

MOM: You’ve god a fever and playing football isn’t a good idea for a boy with a fever. What’s that on your arm?

BILLY: I don’t know. It was there when I woke up this morning.

MOM: It’s rash. I’d better take you to see the doctor. How did you get that bruise on your leg?

BILLY: I bashed it against the chair in my room.

MOM: Does it hurt?

BILLY: A little, but not much.

MOM: Here. Put this wet towel on your face to keep your temperature down. I’ll take you to the doctor’s after breakfast.

BILLY: If I’m better this afternoon, can I go to school?

MOM: If you are better, but I doubt you will be.