Mother: Yes?

Boy: You know that Economics exam I had last week?

Mother: The one you didn’t revise for?

Boy: I did revise for it. I was working on it all weekend. Don’t you remember?

Mother: Oh, yes, I remember. Apart from going out until four in the morning, you mean?

Boy: Well, I have to relax a little, even if I’m revising. Anyway, I didn’t pass it.

Mother: You failed it! But wasn’t that an important one?

Boy: Yeah, I’m really sorry.

Mother: I’m really sorry too. What does that mean?

Boy: Well, I’ll probably have to retake the whole course.

Mother: Oh, Ryan! It’s a really expensive course. I’m not sure we can afford for you to take it again. Things are difficult enough as it is.

Boy: I know, Mum. I’m sorry. I’ll talk to the teacher again and see if I can retake it.