May 17,
2007 Dear Sirs: We understand from our trade contacts that
your company has reestablished itself in Beirut and is once again trading
successfully in your region. We would like to extend our congratulations and
offer our very best wishes for your continued success. Before the war in
Lebanon, our companies were involved in a large volume of trade in our textiles.
We see from our records that you were among our best ten customers. We
very much hope that we can resume our mutually beneficial relationship now that
peace has returned to Lebanon. Since we last traded, our lines have changed
beyond recognition. While they reflect current European taste in fabrics, some
of our de- signs are specifically targeted at the Middle Eastern market. As an
initial step, I enclose our illustrated catalogue for your perusal(精读). Should
you wish to receive samples for closer inspection, we will be very happy to
forward them. We took forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Williams Smith
Manager What has happened to the lines in the writer’s company since they last traded
The lines have ______.