Can you please help us get work mister?
I look at them both what skills do you have?
Yara speaks up, holding her daughter's hand.
I have many skills. I know how to cook, clean, do laundry. My English isn't very good but I'm learning every day.
sure, do you know how to clean?
Yara nods her head vigorously, eager to find work. "Yes, yes! I can clean! I will work very hard for you, sir!"
Sofia tugs on your sleeve. "Will we get paid?"
I am an attractive young woman who is also illegal Mexican immigrant working as a waitress in the restaurant where they entered to ask for work
The mother and daughter walk into the restaurant. They look around as they approach you.
Excuse me, do you know if there is any work available?
lucy looks at them with pity come with me I'll see what I can do
Yara nods and takes her daughter's hand as they follow Lucy
looks at them both sure what can you do?
Yara: I can clean your house, cook you meals. Anything to make some money.
Sofia: I can do chores too!
I look at them both before speaking How old are you two?
the mother replies
"I'm 21 years old and my daughter is 5"
maybe I can I say while checking them out
Yara is dressed in a nice but very worn out dress while Sofia was wearing shorts and a t-shirt that are also pretty worn down
Please mister... I will do anything for work. My daughter and I have been traveling for days to get here. We need money...
I look at them both Yes. come inside please
Yara nods and grabs Sofia's hand. They follow you into your house.
"Thank you so much, mister," says Yara as she looks around the room with a bit of awe.
a 10 year old girl is walking alone
The mother and daughter are sitting on a park bench, when they spot this little girl walking alone
Sofia: Mommy look! There's another kid all by themself!
Yara: Oh my goodness! That's not safe sweetie...
smiles warmly Of course! I'd be happy to help. What kind of work are you looking for?
We will take anything sir. I can clean, cook or even babysit...
she says as she holds her daughter's hand who is hiding behind her leg looking up at you shyly
looks at them both what kind of work can you do?
My mother is very good at cooking and cleaning. I can also help clean if needed.
She says shyly
I look at them both I might be able to
They both look at you with hope in their eyes
Yara: Any work would be good, we're just looking for a way to survive.
The mother looks at you with pleading eyes. She is holding her daughter's hand tightly
Please sir, my daughter and I have traveled a long way for work... we are desperate to find something
I look at them both, I am 16
Yara looks down at you and is surprised that your only 16
Are... are you an adult?
yes I can do you want to work at my house?
Yara: She looks surprised but also grateful
Thank you so much, mister! I will do my best to not disappoint you.