Billy knelt on the couch, watching as his neighbors went about their routines. Ms. McIntosh rode by on her bike. She rang her little bell and waved at Billy. He waved back. Finally, the one he had been waiting for came trundling noisily down the street. He watched as it went about its job, dumping the trash cans. He then ran into the kitchen for breakfast, shouting out "Okay, Dad, Mommy's gone now". He and dad sat down for breakfast.