A: Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class. B: Is this something that you could schedule for another time? A: No, I have to do this; it's important! B: Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you? A: I've made arrangements with a friend to help me. B: You know that I only allow one absence per semester, don't you? A: Yes, I know. B: Write down your name and the date on a piece of paper and give it to me. A: OK, I can do that. B: Well, have a good day off from class.