 He could hardly stand it, and he knew he'd be doing that for the rest of his life, considering how much money he owed the mayor. Anyway, one day Barney was scrubbing away beside himself with despair, and the mayor happened to walk by. And Barney flat out begged him, Please, Mr. Mayor, he said, I'll pay everything if you let me find another job and give me more time. And you know what the mayor said? Get back to work, slave, and finish emptying that trash can?