Letter One Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of
April 28, concerning our account: We are sorry to say that we
can not send you a check now. Since the opening of our season has been delayed
through stormy weather, our customers are still wearing winter clothing instead
of buying the spring and summer goods we ordered from you. We
therefore ask you to do us a big favor. Will you take the enclosed note (票据 for
sixty days for the balance (余额 of the account If we have any considerable
amount of sales before the note comes due (到期, you may be assured that we
will send you a check on account.
Yours truly,
*** Letter Two Dear Sirs, We quite understand
the situation which confront (面监) you. We would like to point out, however, that
if you had taken the weather into consideration you would not have gambled on
your ability to settle your account on time. You are such a
valued customer that we are not going to insist on a full remittance (汇款)
immediately. We suggest, instead, that you pay one half of the amount now. We
will accept a note for sixty days for the balance. May we expect
a check quickly
Yours truly,
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What does the writer of Letter Two insist on
Paying ______ of the amount immediately.