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4) Write a dialogue between two characters which doesn't take place in the novel but you wish it did.

Stanislovas- I really do not want to work.  I know nothing about working in America.  What if the
people treat me bad, what if they try to hurt me, what am I to do then?

Jurgis- Little Stanislovas, you are not a little baby anymore.  You are growing up to be a man, hopefully
just like me, and we need your support around here to work.

Stanislovas- Can I do things around the house?  Can't I watch the other children?

Jurgis- You could Stanislovas, but that doesn't pay any money like a job would.  Do you understand what
I'm trying to say to you?

Stanislovas- No, please Jurgis, don't make me go out there and work.  They will kill me!!!

Jurgis- Calm down little Stanislovas, they will not kill you.

Stanislovas- Yes they will, they will!!!

Jurgis- all right, all right.  We will see how it goes without you working.

Stanislovas- Thank you Jurgis, thank you.

    It has been a month since Jurgis has tell Stanislovas that he didn't have to work.  However, it didn't
work out for the best.  Without some extra money, some financial changes started to come about.

Jurgis- I don't believe this, we don't have the extra three dollars to give to the Realtor for the house
payment this month.  What are we going to do.  If only Stanislovas were willing to work.  Soon we will be
out on the streets because of three measly dollars.  I can't believe this is happening, after all we worked
for.

Stanislovas- I'm so sorry but I was so sure that the workers wouldn't like me, they would hurt me.

Jurgis- It is no use explaining now, it is too late.  We can not do anything about it but to call the agent
and see if he will give us more time to pay this months rent.

    It is March 10 and the agent is demanding that they pay the rent.  Jurgis is pleading with him to give
them more time, but he is not going to give them a chance.

Agent-  I'm sorry but we have no choice but to foreclose on your house.  You are not able to make the
monthly payments.   It is not just you in particular, we do this with all the owners when they do not pay
on time.

Jurgis- Please, give us another chance.  We just need about an extra week, that's all.

Agent-  I'm sorry but I can't.  We will be in the house in five days to inspect the house for another
sale.  You have until then to move.  Again I am very sorry.