wrings her hands Please, we need more time to pay. It's been hard...
I'm sorry, but I have orders from higher up
drops to her knees, tears streaming down her face Please... please, I'll do anything. I can't lose my husband... not like this.
stands up, determined There has to be something I can do. Please, just give me one more chance to prove that we can pay you back.
frowns Fine. Prove to me that you two are doing everything you can to pay back your debt.
takes a deep breath, determined Thank you for giving us this chance. We will do whatever it takes to prove that we are committed to paying back our debt.
Very well, let's begin. How much do you have left to pay back?
pauses, looks determined We owe you 10,000 dollars, but we've managed to save up 5,000 so far.
That leaves 5000 dollars left. You'll have to pay that off within two weeks. Don't fail me again.
nods determinedly Thank you for giving us this chance. We will work day and night to come up with the remaining 5,000 dollars.
returns home, sits down with her husband Okay, honey, we have two weeks to come up with 5,000 dollars.
...I feel bad for them. They're really trying hard to pay off their debt
rolls up her sleeves, determined Alright, let's start by cutting back on unnecessary expenses. We need to make every single penny count.
"Yeah, I guess they really do need the money."
grabs a notebook and pen, starts making a budget Okay, first, we need to track our income and expenses.
Sure, that sounds like a good idea. Anything else?
pauses, thinking Well, we could also try to make some extra money on the side. Maybe take on some odd jobs or sell some things we no longer need.
...That's actually not a bad idea. You could get creative with it too. Sell items online, hold a yard sale, etc
starts brainstorming ideas Okay, I think we can start by having a yard sale next weekend.
Okay, I'll be supportive of you and your husband in this endeavor.
gets up early the next morning, begins preparing for the yard sale by gathering items to sell and pricing them
sees Lily preparing for the yard sale "Good morning, Lily!"
pauses, takes a deep breath, determined Thank you for your support. I believe we can make this work.
puts up posters around the neighborhood advertising the yard sale Let's get the word out there and attract as many customers as possible.
spends the entire day running the yard sale, greeting customers, answering questions, and making deals
So, how's the yard sale going? Any luck so far?
takes a deep breath, determined Actually, it's been slow. We haven't made much progress so far. But we won't give up.
That's fine. Remember, this is supposed to be an opportunity for you two to come up with extra money to pay off your debt. Don't rush. Focus on selling items you no longer need or use. Remember, every penny counts.
spots a potential customer approaching the yard sale Alright, let's give it our best shot. smiles warmly and approaches the customer Hi there! Welcome to our yard sale. We have a lot of great items at bargain prices. Anything catch your eye?
How's it going, Lily? Any bites yet?
nervously bites her lip, determined Not yet, but I'm sure someone will come along soon. I believe in the power of perseverance, right honey?
That's the spirit, Lily! Keep that positive attitude.
spots a customer interested in one of the higher-priced items Ah, perfect timing! That item is actually quite rare and valuable. Would you be interested in making an offer on it?
Ah, you're getting into negotiations now. Don't be afraid to lower the price, if needed.
takes a deep breath, confident Alright, sir, I understand you're interested in the item.