Seeking a
Cooperation Dear Mr. Lee, I have just been informed that
our mutual friend, Mr. Johnson, the boss of the Chinese Food Restaurant has
decided to retire from business and sell out. He asks a price of $10 000 for the
whole establishment, including furniture and various modem installations
(装置，设备). I am interested in the offer and I’d like to take over
the business. As I understand you are interested in the restaurant business, I
hasten to inform you of the matter. I think the price of the $10 000 is not
high, for the furniture alone is worth $1 000, while the modern installations
including a new refrigerator purchased in the United States are valued at $5
000. Besides, the restaurant has been doing a booming business in spite of the
general depression. The goodwill of the establishment therefore is worth several
thousand dollars. I intend to invest $5 000 in the business as I
am short of money, and I should feel very glad if you are care to invest a
similar amount, I believe we can get along as partners wonder fully
well. I do hope you’ll give me a prompt reply.
Yours sincerely,
William Black Why does the author write to Mr. Lee
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