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Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 1
Longhand
The Date. The Page. Date-the page. The debt. Pay-the
debt. Who paid-the debt? Abe page paid it but Ted day paid it, too. Ted paid-the
debt which Abe paid. The day Abe paid-the debt, Ted paid it, too. Do page two. Aid
Ed to-do It. Pay Ted to aid Abe.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 2
Longhand
Have-they paid-the Debt? They-think-the debt
was paid. Do they say so? They say they paid it to Abe. They-have usually paid
us. Was-it paid to Joe? Shall they show the essay to Joe? Who shall judge-the
essay? Abe shall-be-the judge.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 3
Longhand
Show them-the boat. Who shall fetch-the boat? Which
boat shall Joe show to-them? They-have usually paid us to-do it, but they-have
paid Ed, too. They both say so. They-think they-have to vote to aid them. Which-was-the
page they showed us? Who-was up to page two? They both say it-was usual to
vote.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 4
Longhand
They-will come to-the game today. They-think they-will-be
delayed. Show them-the way to-the lake. Who-will come to-the boat? Do they-think
we-shall beg them to-come? We-may change-the date to-the tenth. Do-they know-the
date?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 5
Longhand
Have-we paid-the debt? We-have given him the
cheque to mail to-them today. Shall we take-the mail to-the boat? We-shall aim
to change-the name. We-know they-will come today. They-will take-the lunch to-the
lake. Joe led-the way to-the lake, but-they say it was too-low to bathe. Was-the
mail delayed? It-will-be given to him today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 6
Longhand
Joe owes them-the debt, so we-have given them-the
cheque. The thing to-do was to-make them weigh the coal. They both say-the coal
was weighed. Who-came to-take-the load to-the depot? We-have-no lunch to-take to-the
game. May-we-have-the yellow boat to-take to-the bay? Who-will-be paid to show them-the
way to-do it? We-think they-will come to-the show which-will-be given today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 7
Longhand
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Who-will come to fetch-the cash? We-shall-be at-the
bank at two. We-know-the debt was paid. A cheque was given to him long-ago. We
saw them at-the shop. They bought a ball for Jack. They got a doll for Ann,
too. May-we-have a cheque for-the bag bought on-the tenth of-May? We-know they-had
a long talk, but-we-think they-will give him no cash. They say Bob owes-the
debt, but-the watch was paid for on-the tenth. We-think-the chalk may damage-the
bag. No, it will come off. Wash it off. Ask Paul to attach a tag to-the top of-the
bag. We-shall check-the damage to-the boat.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 8
Longhand
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The tall lad was paid a day to-watch-the shop.
The lake was calm, so we came back on-the boat. It-was an odd thing to-do, but it-was
a shame to-laugh at-him. Which of-them saw-the lad take-the package back to-the
shop? Paul may manage to show them the way to-do-the job. We-know they-will-be at-the
game, but-they-will come back for-the show. We-think they take too-long to-do-the
job. We-have usually given-the job to-them, but-we-may make a change. They-will
pay for-the damage to-the tank, but-we-think they-will ask for a delay. We-had
no cash to pay him at-the shop, so a cheque was given to him. Pam had to-come a
long way, but saw-the game.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 9
Longhand
Total Words= 154
They-will-be at-the show which-will-be given
on 29th-May. It-will-be on a Monday. We-shall get enough cash at-the bank to pay
both of-them for-the job. Usually we engage a bungalow at-the lake for a month.
The wage they paid was too low, so Tom had to-give up-the job. We-know-the debt
was unpaid, but-they had no cash. Who-will
aid Anna to-get-the mail for Bath off at two? We-think they-will take-the boat
for Canada on-Monday, 12th May. The envelope for-the mail was on top of-the
pad. We-shall-have to ask him to pay for-the damage to-the gate. We saw them at-the
game, which-was on-Monday, the tenth of-the-month.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 10
Longhand
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The bill ought-to-be paid if-we owe them for-the
wood. May-we see-the book which-was to-be given to him? We owe him an apology for-the
delay in mailing-the cheque. We ought to put-the money in-the bank. We shall do-so
if-we-can. May-we-have a copy of-the bill for-the wood we bought on-the fifth? The
name of-the book Jessie bought was “Making a Living”. We-shall go to-the dock on-Monday
to-take a look at-the big ship. If-we-can get each of-them to-give, we
shall-have enough money to feed-the family for a month. We-think we ought to-make
an appeal for aid. Do-we owe him a fee for doing-the job?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 11
Longhand
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If-they can get away, they-will come to see-the
game. They-will-have to-leave at two, if-they wish to see it. We-shall-have to pay
for-the damage to-the boat. Money for food was being given to-the family
monthly. If-we-can aid them in-any-way, we ought to-do so. It-was too cool for
bathing at-the beach, so they came back to-the pool. They-will-be leaving for
Canada on-the tenth of-the-month. They-will go to Winnipeg on-the tenth. The
lady saw a copy of-the book “Looking at Asia”. If she can come in to see us, we-can
show the lady a copy of-the book for-which she-was asking?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 12
Longhand
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We-shall-be lucky if-we get any money for doing-the
job. Maybe-the lunch can-be given on a different day. A talk was to-be given on-the
topic “Feeding-the Family”. Eva was talking of going to Manitoba in May. If-they
wish to-make any money, they-will-have to-do-the job in a different way. The
wood was too thick. It-was an inch in width, so we-had to ship it back. We wish
to know if it-will make any difference to-them if-we ship-the load of coal
today. The change may-be put into effect in May. We-have-no wish to-make a
change which-will affect so-many, but they-have a different way of looking at
it. If-we-can think of any-way of-doing-the thing in a different way, we-shall ask-them
to-come in to see us.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 13
Longhand
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To-our relief, they came early. We-are leaving
today, and-we should reach Winnipeg in a day or-two. Who-will-be going to see-the
Army and-Navy game? If-we wish to-get to-the game early, we should-be ready in
an hour. Ask Jack for a rug. Ray and Ruth are reading-the book “The Arm of-the
Law”. We wrote to-them, asking them, to-rush-the job, and-they say they-will-have-it
ready in a month. We-may-be wrong, and-if-we-are, we-shall readily give him our
apology. The cheque was put in an airmail envelope, and it-should reach them
today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 14
Longhand
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So far,
we-have had a fair share of luck. We-do a thorough repair job at our shop. We-can
fetch your car and leave it at-your door. We rang-the bell, but nobody came to-the
door. A year-ago Jim bought-the ranch belonging to-the Perry family. The large
ridge at Red Gap was rich in ore. It-will-be easy to-make an error and take-the
wrong road. We-fear we-shall-have to borrow money if-we-are to-carry on at-the
factory. We should add enough money to-the fee we give him to pay for-the fare.
The jury may think-the youth should get money for-the injury. We-have thanked
him for-the-money we-had to borrow. They-may thank-the judge, whose talk was
put on-the air, for-the change in factory law.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 15
Longhand
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The charge for-the rug was put on-your March
bill. We wish to remove any fear they-may-have, and-we-shall urge them to
engage a lawyer. May-we take Polly and Jack to see-the parade on-the fourth of-the
March? We-shall make-up a party and-have lunch at-the cake shop. We-are making
a tour of Italy in March. Our party should-be in Rome on-the fourth of-the-month.
We-shall get back to Canada in May. The usual charge for parking-the car at-the
garage was. We saw a copy of-the rare book in-the shop window. It-should pay-the
firm to-go on-the air daily. Paul King was put in-charge of-the factory early
in March. We-can put a mark in red at-the bottom of-each page we check.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 16
Longhand
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Mary and Jack are to-be married early in
March. We wish to-go to-the wedding, but they-may-be married in Rome, and it-will-be
too far away. We-shall ask-the lawyer to-talk for an hour. They-will take a
lorry load of coal to-the shop today or tomorrow. Wrap-the package and mail it
today. We-think-we ought to insure-the package. We-have given-them no authority
to change-the policy of-the firm. We get our milk at-the dairy farm, and-we
usually pay our bill monthly. The living room was at-the rear of-the shop. The
door was too narrow, and-we-had to remove it to-get-the large package into-the
room. Mary, whose memory was poor, read a different page of-the book each day. We-can
change-the collar on-the fur wrap today, and-the lady may come in for-it
tomorrow.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 17
Longhand
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When I-was in-your shop on-the Parade I-saw a
different type of tyre tube. I should like to buy four or five of-them for-my
car. I-think-you-will enjoy our show if-you-can come to see it. I-wish-you to-make-out
a cheque for-the boiler and get it off tonight by airmail. Our failure to-do
what they wish may annoy them, but how-can we-do what they ask? The village was
a mile beyond-the mouth of-the Wye. Do-you know when Roy and Dinah are going to
Cuba? I-know-the boy would like to-go with-them. Why was-the charge put on-my
March bill? Do-you know when-the ship may leave? It-will go out with-the tide
at five. How far do-you have to-go? Do-you wish to-come with me? You-should
write your name in ink at-the bottom of-the form.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 18
Longhand
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What-do-you think we ought to-do? I-think we
should give-them a month in-which to pay-the bill. If-you wish to-catch-the
boat, you-will-have to-leave early. I-think you-will-have to buy a coil for-your
car. If-you-can arrive at five you-will-be in-time for-the talk. I-have-no wish
to annoy you, but I-think-the debt should-be paid. I admire-the type of youth who-will-do
a job thoroughly. For a low outlay, you-can get a couch for-the room. A cure for-the
lazy boy would-be to-give him a job which-would keep him busy. Why-have-you
allowed our bill to-go unpaid? What-can-we-do for-you? You-can read and write
for an hour. How-can-we keep in-touch with-them when-they go away? Why-do-you
think it-would-be-the wrong thing to-do? I-think-you-are right, but-you-may-have
to show why you-are making-the change.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 19
Longhand
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If-we-are to pay our-way, we-shall-have to-get
new revenue. I should like to-do what-you ask, but I-have-no power to-do so. It-will-be
your duty to-check each item we charge. I-shall go to-the automobile show, and-I-may
buy a new car. Do-you wish to-renew your fire policy? It-will-be due tomorrow. I-am
aware of-the value of a shop window on-the avenue. I-will give-you a cheap rate
to Niagara via the Lake route. What-would-be your rate for a large room with
bath or shower? We-had a fire, and our
factory was idle for a month so we-had a poor year. I-have-no wish to argue with-you,
for-you-may-be right in what-you say. You-will rub your eyes when-you see our
New Era car. Why are-you buying a poor type of oil when-you can get a pure oil for-your
money? Poor oil may damage your car; it-will pay you to buy a purer variety.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 20
Longhand
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Would-you like to-go to America with me in-July?
I-know you-will thoroughly enjoy-the tour if-you-can come with-me. I-am-going with a jolly party of four or five,
and-we-are making a tour which-will take a month. We-are leaving on-the Canada on-the
fifth of-July, and-we-are due to arrive in America on-the tenth. We-can get a
cheap rate for-the voyage if-we share a room on-the boat. Write to-me in a day or-two
and say you-will come.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 21
Longhand
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Do-you think-you-will-be rich enough to-retire
when-you reach-the age of fifty? You-will-be rich if-you-can retire with enough
money to-live on. We-can show you how you-can buy a life annuity for a low
outlay now. How would your family fare if-you-should die now? Can-you leave
enough for-them to-live on? We-are-now issuing a new life policy which-will make-it
easy for-you to-do what-you would wish. You-can take-out-the policy for a low
charge. We-know you-will like it. Would-you like to-see it? If so, write your
date of birth below and mail-the form today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 21
Longhand
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I-have many a happy memory of-the time of-my
youth on-the farm. I-saw-the buyer for a minute at-the hotel, but he had to
hurry away. Usually we ship-the oil to-you by boat, but if-you-are in a hurry,
it can go by road. Write and ask-them if-they charge a higher rate for heavy
oil. They hope to-have-the bill of-lading in-the mail today. I-know Hugh Riley,
and-I-think-he-will reach a high rank in-the army. We-hope-you-will enjoy-the voyage, and-we-hope
to see-you when-you get back.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 22
Longhand
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I should like-the head of-your firm to see our
huge new factory, and-if-he-will come, I-will fetch him in-my car. If-he-can do-so,
I should like him to-have lunch with me at-the Park Avenue Hotel. I-hope he-will
come to see it, for I-think-it-will appeal to him. I-shall-be happy to see him,
and you, if-you-can come too. I-hope-you-will come with him.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 23
Longhand
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We-have-your message, and-we-shall-have-the
invoice and-the bills of-lading ready by-the time the ship sails on-Wednesday. Since-the
business for-the-year shows a heavy loss, the bank may wish to-have a voice in-the
firm’s affairs. We refuse to pay this sum, when-we-can get-the same items for
less. May-we-know why this small bill is unpaid? As you know, we-have allowed
it to-go beyond-the usual time. We-shall-be happy to-give-you details of any of-the
items which appear on-the bill. In a month, we-hope to add-the names of a dozen
firms which-will sell our silk. I-have-seen-the head of-the firm, and-I-think-he-will
renew-the lease on-the office in South Avenue. He-will, I-think, wish to-lease
fewer rooms and-thus effect a saving. His firm has had a poor year, and-for-this-reason
he has to-save some money. We-shall-be happy to-give-you-the names of-those
hotels which have bought them.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 24
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We-are happy to announce a sale of-the famous
Arch Form Shoes. The Factory is anxious to-have many new buyers for-these
shoes, and-for-these-reason is selling them to-the dealers for less this month.
We-hope-you-will come in soon. When-you see-the shoes we-think-you-will wish to-select
several pairs, and-if-you do-so you-will effect a large saving. We-know of no
similar value. We-have-them in-any size. Each pair has-the usual guarantee of-the
factory. We advise you to-come in early, for if-you delay you-may miss some of-the
value of-the sale.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 25
Longhand
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We-have a nice house for sale in Rose Park. It-has
six rooms and two baths. We-have sold twice as many copies of-the book since-the
notice was put in-the-magazine. Now is-the time to buy your bulbs and seeds.
The soil is ready for-them. We-have many choice varieties on sale, and-we-hope-you-will
come in and choose some. He said-the city would-have to-raise the oil tax or
else levy a sales tax. I-shall-be in-your city on Tuesday, 20th-March, and-I
should like to-speak to-you, if-you-can spare a few minutes. I-am leaving-the
city on Tuesday. I-shall-be sorry to miss you, but I-have-no choice. Our
cashier daily takes-the cheques which come in-the-mail to-the bank. Bill has to
pay-the cheque into-the bank on-Saturday when-he leaves-the office. On-Saturday
we-are having a special sale of boy’s suits.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 26
Longhand
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My Book, which-will-be ready soon, gives my
views on-the-subject “The Music of-our Times.” I-hope to-give a series of-talks
in several different cities, and-I-have chosen this subject for-my talks. If I-write
out-the names of-the cities and-the dates on which I-am to-speak, can-you type-the
schedule for-me? I should like to-have two copies. I-shall-be happy if-you-will
type a copy of-my speech for-me. It-is forty pages in length. How-long does it
take to type such a long speech? Can-you have-it ready for-me in two hours? The
head of-the firm said, “I-am going to-give-you a higher salary because of-the
absence of errors in-the jobs i-have given-you to-do.” Thank-you for-your news.
Many thanks, too, for-the-magazines. I-am happy to know you-are having a nice
time. I-enjoy reading two special items in-the-magazine: “The Way Things Seem to-Me”
and “News Outside-the Door.” We owe several large items on-this month’s bills
which ought to-be paid in a few days. May-we-know soon what-you decide to-do? What-would-be-the
wise thing to-do?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 27
Longhand
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We wish to-be of service to-you, and-we-shall-be
happy to change-the shoes if-you-will mail them to-us. May-we-know when you-will-have-the
new designs for-the ladies suits ready for-us? What-is-the cause of-the delay?
You seem to-be slow in making them up. You-will receive them in a few days? We-hope-you-will
excuse-the delay. We-are slow because of-our desire to-give-you designs which-will-be
different and new, and it takes many hours to-make them. We highly value-the
share of-your business which-you have given-us for-several years. In-the face of-these
facts, we-think-you-are wrong in passing on-the charges to-us. Thomas wishes to-go
with-us to-the baseball game on-Saturday. If-he-goes with-us he-will take-us in-his
car. When is-the summary of-which-you speak to-be ready? Samuel Johnson, whose
speech appears in today’s “News”, speaks tonight at-the Academy. What-is his
subject? His topic is “Signs of-the Times.” I-think-he usually speaks on
several subjects. James Smith thinks-the charge too high a fee for-these maps. They
charge-us 5 guineas a set, and he thinks we-can get them for-less. He-will show-us how we-can secure them for 4
guineas a set and-thus save a guinea. What-is-the size of-the box? It-is six-inches
wide and-five inches deep. I use it for-the purpose of-saving odd pennies.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 28
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We-we insure a package which-we dispatch by-mail,
do-we get a receipt? A zeal for justice should-be-the mark of-each citizen,
high or low rich or poor. We readily obey laws which history teaches are-the
wisdom of-centuries. We-have-several large desks which-we wish to dispose of. I-think-we
should reduce them to 6 guineas a piece, and-if-we do-so, we ought to succeed
in disposing of them. Besides-the desks, we-have several large red rugs which-we-have-had
in-the shop too-long, and-I-think-we ought to put them on customers for-them. What-do-you
think? I-wish-you would-come to-the city and discuss this sale with-us.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 29
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I-wish
to cancel my passage on-the vessel sailing on 16th-March. The judge’s counsel
is wise and sincere, and-I-think-we should listen to what-he-says. I-will write
to an officer of-the firm today, and-when I receive an answer I-will get in-touch
with-you. When-you know these lessons thoroughly, you-will-be on-your way to a
business career.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 30
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It-will assist me if-you-will make-up an
itemized list of all-the stock we-have in-the store. The list should also state-the
cost of-each item. Although our costs are high, we-have always refused to-lessen-the
value of-our service. Honest value assists our firm to-keep its customers, and
also to secure new buyers. Our silk may-be subjected to any test you-may wish to-make.
We-think you first step should-be to stop waste as-fast-as you-can. We-suggest
adjusting your charges as-the next step. Our sales this year already exceed all
of-our sales for last year. Although you invoiced the steel posts to-us last
month, we-are still having to make do with stone posts. Your failure to-get them
to-us on time has caused a big upset in-the schedule, and-has cost a large sum of-money.
We-shall-do our best to influence him to cancel the debt. In-the past we-have
used this style of pencil, and-we-know it-will-be all-right for-your purpose.
Almost all types of stencils have a mark to show when-you reach-the bottom of-the
page.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 31
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It-is-the type of stock which-should appeal to
small investors, and-the bank has advised many of-its customers to invest some
money in-the issue. I-am always influenced by-the bank’s advice, and-I-have-had
no reason to-be sorry. When-you master this subject, you-will-have a tool which-will
assist you to secure a post in a business office. When-do-you think-you-will-have-the
large posters ready for-us? We wish to-mail them to-the different stores on-our
list. The Webster Hotel is-the finest in Chester, and-we-hope-you-will register
at-this hotel when-you come to-our city. The steamer leaves on-Wednesday, the
sixth of-the-month, and-we-must know by-the first if-you wish to ship-the
coffee by-this boat. We-have-had-the case of books in-the customs office for
almost a month. What-is-the charge for storage? Each year, research shows how to-make
things faster and-with less toil. What are-we doing with-the time we save? The
loss caused by unpaid bills is-the smallest we-have-had in several years.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 32
Longhand
The heavy losses which-the firm has to absorb this
year are almost enough to-exhaust its resources. The firm 20 has had a series
of poor years. Do-you know-the causes of-these successive losses? The firm
itself gives 40 several reasons. Among-them are-the steady rise in costs and
higher taxes. What-is-the basis for your appeal 60 to have your state taxes
reduced? I am sorry to lose your services, but, as I have already said, you 80
have my best wishes for your success. I shall always be happy to receive news
of your doings. Our pipes 100 are nicely boxed, and we know it will pay you to
put some of them in your showcases or in 120 your windows. We have to make a
small charge for 130 the boxes, but the pipes sell much faster when you 140
show them in the boxes. “The Times” successfully appeals each 150 year for
money for needy cases, and it raises a large sum for the purposes of charity.
Aid is as 170 necessary this year as in the past. I think the 180 charges for
these posters are excessive, and I wish to satisfy myself of the necessity for the
purposes of charity 200. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past. If you
insist, we shall pay the fees ourselves, but 220 the artists themselves think
the charges are low for this type of job.
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Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 33
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Are you enjoying your study of this subject? I
hope you are. When you can write these exercises fast, you will be on your way
to making your living in a business office. But outside of its value to you, I
hope you like the subject for itself. As you know, this subject is widely used
in business offices, but it has many uses besides this. You can use it for many
different purposes. Can you name some of them? The success of many a famous
head of a large business firm due to his study of this subject. It was the first
step in his business career. Write the signs as fast as you can. Always read
back what you write. Each time you write an exercise you should write it faster
read it back faster. Write the forms just as they appear in this book. In time
you may, if you wish, write these same forms as fast as you can speak.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 34
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May we have as soon as possible the cases of
swan soap which you are making up especially for us? We wish to have this soap
as soon as you can get it to us, as we are having a sale on the first of the
month. This is an item which we wish to-emphasize, as we know it will sell
readily. The swan is supposed to sing a sweet song when it is dying. This is
said to be the sweetest song it sings, and this is the story which has given us
the famous “Swan Song.” New York is the largest city in the United States of America.
If you go to the top of any of the high towers of this city, you will have a
view which takes in all the city as well as the suburbs for many miles beyond.
The monster ships which come to this city dot the bay. They unload huge cargoes
on the docks, and take away with them similar loads when they leave.
In this city the business life of the United
States reaches its high peak. As we are going to the docks, we can look at the
new vessel. This is the swiftest as well as the largest of the steamers. We may
switch some of our business to the new firm as they will give us value as well
as service. As we have seen in the past, a heavy poll usually sweeps many new
officers into the different state offices.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 36
Longhand & Shorthand
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When can you ship the acid you sold to us last
month? We are as busy as we can be just now, and the delay is causing much
annoyance to our customers as well as loss to ourselves.
You can rely on receiving the acid in two days.
It will leave this city tomorrow and we assume it will reach you the next day.
We must apologize for the delay. Owing to the
heavy losses caused by the fire at our factory last month our stocks became too
low. We are making up for the lost time as fast as we can.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 37
Longhand & Shorthand
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We-are having a special sale of-our essences,
as-it-is-necessary to dispose of-some of-our stock as-early-as-possible.
How-much shall we set aside for-you? As-we-know just what you-can use, we-can,
if-you-like, select a dozen cases, and you-can take-them as-soon-as you-are
ready.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 38
Longhand & Shorthand
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We fear the cost of your steel fences is too
high. Although we have bought them each season for the past six years, we think
we shall lose business because we have to charge too much for them.
In this city we must sell at low rates if we
are to make a success of our business.
Owing to this fact, we have to emphasize the
necessity of reducing as much as possible the costs to our customers. Can you
suggest something which will assist us?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 39
Longhand & Shorthand
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I wish to do something to assist young
Jackson. Can you do anything to induce him to make a thorough study of the
language?
I know you will be ready to assist him as much
as possible, and I know he will be influenced by your advice.
In as much as it is necessary in this subject
to deal extensively with the language, he should see how easy it is to study as
far as possible such things as style and the best usage.
Now a days business houses set an especially
high value on the ability to use the language in the right way.
Because so much emphasize is now given to this
ability, he should resolve to make himself as far as possible as master of the
best form.
Now his language sense is poor, but when he
knows how much it may affect his career, I know he will do all he can to remedy
as soon as possible the errors he makes.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 40
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Suppose some big customers of yours ceased to
deal with you.
What would you do? We think you would write to
him, asking if he had any special reason for his silence.
This is what we are now asking you. Although
in the past our business with you in this city was extensive, several months
have elapsed since you last had any dealings with us.
We would like to know why, as we are unaware
of any failure to give you the best service.
We are always desirous of satisfying all our
customers, large buyers or small.
We assure you we shall do anything we can to
put things right if you think our service in any way faulty.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 41
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
I have seen your notice in today’s “Star”, and
I should like to have details of your new Masters Reading Series.
I think such a series should make a wide appeal,
and I wish you much success with it.
Many of those who have seen my set of “Stories
of the Earth, Sea, and Sky” speak highly of it, and several, I know, have
bought similar sets for themselves.
I am sorry you have allowed “Poster Designing”
to go out of stock.
Such a book, it seems to me, should have a
large sale, as so many are now taking up the study of this subject.
In view of this, may I suggest a new issue?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 42
Longhand & Shorthand
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When I left New York I asked to have my mail
sent on to me at Winnipeg.
Although I shall be in Winnipeg on Wednesday,
the 16th, I may go on to Regina late that night.
In any case, I should be in Regina on the 17th,
and I think it would be best to dispatch my mail to that city as it might not
reach Winnipeg in time.
The York Store could not give me a cheque as
you wished.
They said the best they could do would be to
pay in two months’ time I could do nothing with them at this time.
The firm is moving its store to Baxter Avenue,
and for that reason I could not sell them anything.
They will let me know as soon as the new store
is ready.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 43
Longhand & Shorthand
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We are sorry to know that the goods we charged
on our invoice of 10th August have not yet reached you.
We shipped them in two cases the same day the
bill was sent to you, and we marked and shipped the cases in the usual way.
As far as we know, the cases should reach you
as soon as this note, that is, today or tomorrow.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 44
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We have issued a booklet which gives details
of the new automatic toaster we have just put on the
market.
You can secure a copy of this booklet as well
as our latest catalogue by writing for them.
We make
absolutely no charge.
I have submitted an estimate for doing the
job, but they have not yet notified me that they will
accept my bid.
This item is listed in the catalogue at 4
guineas.
If you remit in 5 days you can deduct two
percent.
We have no yet received the goods invoiced by
you on 4 th May.
We hope that you will get them to us by next
Tuesday at the latest, as we are quite out of stock of
some of these items.
Why has the firm kept us waiting for the steel
sheets?
They stated in a recent note that the sheets
had actually left the factory.
If they ship them when they said, the sheets
should have arrived by now.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 45
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We are sorry that you could not use the
stockings we sent you a few days ago.
Our stock of the exact shade you specified was
exhausted, so we sent instead a similar shade and
style.
We had no doubt that you could use them, but
we should not have shipped them without first
writing to you.
If you wish, they may be sent back to us, and
we shall cancel the charge.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 46
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We are having a benefit show next Wednesday
night, and I am writing to invite you to come.
Aid is badly needed for some special cases we
have on our list, and all the money is to be used for
that purpose.
The cost of the tickets is each. I know that
you will wish to assist the cost as much as possible, and
that you will let me have your cheque for
several tickets.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 47
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
The attached sheet shows the result of the
year’s business. You will note that, except for the first
two months, business for the year was good.
We adopted a new sales policy in March and
since that time we have enjoyed the benefit of our new
methods.
We have had about twice as many sales as in
the same months last year.
We think that this is the best evidence we
could have of the value of our new policy.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 48
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We have sent several notes to you asking you
to pay the bill for the goods you bought six months
ago, but you have not answered any of them.
We are sorry to say that now we shall have to
take the usual steps to avoid the loss of our money, if
your cheque is not received by the first of
the next month. We urge you to mail your cheque to us
without delay.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 49
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We are sorry that you received in error a
cheque intended for Reed and Sons of Edinburgh. Thank
you for passing it to us.
We are writing today to Reed and Sons asking
them to let you have the cheque which we should
have sent to you.
No doubt you will receive it without delay.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 50
Longhand & Shorthand
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I am happy to say that the cut in rates about
which I wrote to you in March is now to be put in to the effect.
I think that the rate on your house is subject
to change on the new basis.
Your policy should be sent to this office as
soon as possible, so that you may have the benefit of the reduced rate.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 51 Longhand
& Shorthand
Total Words=
We have looked for a small house for you, and
we think we have just the house you will wish to
buy.
It has six nice rooms and two baths. The lot
is large, and the house is so located that each room
has a lovely view.
We think you could not buy a house in a nicer
spot.
If you like we can go out to see it tonight.
It will take us about forty minutes by car to get to Meadow
Park.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 52
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We have sent to you today a copy of our latest
catalogue as well as some special booklets which
we think you will like to have.
When any new designs are issued we shall post
details to you so that you will be up to the minute.
As far as we know these designs are not stocked
by anybody else in your territory, and no doubt
they will be popular with your customers.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 53
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Do you know that we sell good tyres? It is not
necessary for you to buy tyres now in a repair shop,
for our store now carries them.
You can buy them when you are in the store,
just as you would select since, or something for your
house.
These tyres are good value, and they sell
rapidly, each of the carries our guarantee.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 54
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
It is quite some time since you bought
anything in this store. I am writing to you myself, because I should be sorry
to lose your custom.
It may be that we have offended you in some
way. If this is the case, I hope you will write to me.
Our service and our way of doing business are
things which we boast about.
It would be a pity to stay away because of
something which could be easily remedied, and you should not hesitate to write
to me and let me know the cause.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 55
Longhand & Shorthand
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Until quite recently the volume of our
business in the south was quite small, but since last
November we have had an office in Fulham, and
the volume of sales has risen steadily.
Sales in this territory for January and
February are the best in the history of the firm.
In these two months we have sold twice as much
as in the south as we sold last year.
The fact that this is almost as much as we
have sold in Manchestor shows that our new policy is
entirely justified.
We feel that the results of our new policy is
most satisfactory.
The race is not always to the swift. Sometimes
too much haste makes for less speed.
Never waste time by having to do the same job
twice.
This is useful advice, and if you will follow
it , it will assist you to be successful
Write your note accurately and neatly, so that
not only you, but anybody else, can read them easily.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 56
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Recently we wrote to you and stated that,
unless we received your cheque by 16th February, we
should have to ask our lawyer to take steps to
force you to pay the bill you owe us.
Unfortunately you have not answered our note,
and now we must inform you that we have asked
our lawyer to go ahead and follow the usual
methods to make you pay.
We are exceedingly sorry to have to do so,
but, evidently this is the only way in which we can
secure our money.
We certainly feel that we have acted quite
fairly with you, and, as we have said, this seems to be the
only thing left for us to do.
If you mail your cheque without the slightest
delay, you can avoid heavy costs, and we advise you
to do so as soon as you receive this.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 57
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
I think that the way in which we store goods
at the factory is not altogether satisfactory.
It
seems to me that the fire insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that
the fire insurance rates are now quite high, and I feel that, with some changes
in the store rooms, reduced rates might be expected.
I
should like you to inspect the rooms as soon as possible, and if, as a result
of your inspection, you think that our methods with respect to the storage of
goods are unsatisfactory, I wish you would suggest any changes which could be
put into effect.
I wish
you would let me have the different insurance policies now in force, together
with the details of the scale on which the insurance rates are based, so that I
can make an analysis of the annual cost.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 58
Longhand & Shorthand
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I shall arrive at 10 a.m on Tuesday, 12th
January, unless I have to make a change. I will wire you if the time is
changed.
As far as I am aware, the goods were
dispatched at least a week ago.
I will look into this and give you the exact
date they were sent.
Allen and royal have built up a nice business
for themselves in nelson.
The success of the business is due entirely to
the way in which they have worked.
A few years ago they were quite poor, but now
both of them are worth a large sum of money.
What is the reason for the higher insurance
rates which were put into effect last week? The rise was quite unexpected.
This state of affairs existed for a long time,
despite the fact that we were not satisfied with it.
We were amused at many things he said, but he
was certainly worth listening to.
He said, “You may die young because of worry,
but certainly work never caused the death of anybody.”
Thank you for your note in which you stated
that you were desirous of having an agency for the sale of our textiles in your
city.
We have never given any firm the sole right to
sell our goods, and this policy does not allow us to give you the sole agency.
We should be happy to have you retail our
goods and we hope you will do so at the usual dealers’ rates.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 59
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
When may we expect the two dozen barrels of
lime which were to be shipped the first week in February?
Unless we receive the lime, this week we shall
have to cease work on the new road at Elm Park.
We thought we could rely on having the lime
last week without fail, and your failure to get it to us it most unfortunate.
We hope that the barrels are on the way, and
that you can wire us that we may expect them tomorrow.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 60
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
I wish to thank you for the catalogue which
you were good enough to post to me recently.
Several
books listed on page 21 appear to be just what I am looking for.
I have marked them on the attached sheet.
Although I think that these books should be
useful to me in my work, I would like to inspect them to see if they would be
satisfactory.
Can any
of the books be sent back to you if, when I have looked at them, I decide that
they would not be satisfactory for my purpose?
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 61
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
The simple device saves you many hours of
toil. Just fill in the attached form below and post it to us, or apply to your
local dealer for details of this useful article.
Please supply me with a few samples of cloth
in blue and black, which would be suitable for autumn suits.
I should be obliged if you would include a
couple of sampler each of single and double widths.
Please
deliver to us as early as possible fifty copies of the book entitled “Clothes
and How to-Make Them.”These are to be supplied at a total cost of 20 guineas,
including delivery.
We are pleased to know that you will be able
to deliver some of the tables by the first of January, and that you expect to
supply the rest in two weeks.
We
shall be obliged if you will get enough to us by the first to enable us to make
a special display of them.
I believe that many of the articles in this
sale should be especially valuable to you.
For the first time in the history of the
store, we are able to make them available at a reasonably low cost, and I urge
you to call and inspect them as soon as possibly can. Do not wait till it is
too late.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 62
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
I called the house several times, and inasmuch
as each time was unable to get any reply, I think that these people were away
and the house was closed.
You have not replied to our note of 4th
February asking for a cheque for the goods supplied to you on 12th November.
We would like to know why you have not settled
this bill.
If you wish to place your furs in cold storage
we can call for then and deliver them to you when you tell us to do so.
Our charges are most reasonable.
Let us store them for you, and you will have
nothing to worry about.
Most people have believed in the past that it
was necessary to pay a lot of money for a good club settee.
No doubt they were right. But we can tell you
now that it is not at all necessary to pay much for a good article, as we have
just put on the market our easy-rest settee, which is available for only a few
guineas.
Please tell us what the cost would be of a
safe about four feet high and with a capacity of about forty cubic feet. The
cost should include delivery to this building.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 63
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
In the belief that you will wish to stop at a
simple but pleasant hotel, we have sent to you today a
copy of our recently issued booklet.
The total charge for a couple per week in only
10 guineas.
This rate includes a double room.
Single rooms are 5 guineas and up.
Our fare is simple but good.
People tell us that our table is first class.
They say, indeed, that s has no equal.
We doubt that it is unequalled, but we do know
that we use only the best foods and that our charges and quite reasonable.
We make no charge at all for golf or swimming.
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