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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
Total Words= 167
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
Total Words= 141
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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Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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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Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Longhand
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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
Total Words=
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
Longhand
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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
Longhand
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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
Longhand
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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
Longhand
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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
Longhand
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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
Longhand
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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
Total Words=
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.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 64
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We enclose a booklet which gives details of or
plate glass window insurance.
When you renew your insurance we believe it
will pay you to take out this type of policy. You will note that we are able to
give you especially useful service.
As soon as we receive your claim we replace
the glass.
Your claim is settled without delay, and a cheques
enough to pay for all the damage, including any damage to your window display,
is sent to you.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 65
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
This newspaper tries to bring to its readers
the truth and nothing but the truth.
We are sorry to have to trouble you, but we
notice that you have charged $22 10s 6d. for your catalogue item number 463
which you supplied to us on 16th October.
In your
price list the item is listed at $21 10s.6d. a credit of 1 is thus due to us.
This is evidently an error in billing.
Thank you for bringing to our notice the error
in the bill of 16th October for four oak chairs.
We are enclosing our credit note for $1, and
we apologize for the trouble to which we have put you.
Dear, Sir, we are glad to know that you wish
to be a member of our club.
As manager of the club, I wish you to feel at
liberty to use our facilities until you are elected a member.
Your
name is to be proposed next week. Yours truly.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 66
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear-Sirs, During-the month of-April
we-propose to increase-the prices of a number of-the items at-present in-the
catalogue.
The increases are necessary because of the
higher costs we now have to absorb.
If-your branch is going to issue a new
catalogue, you should not proceed with it until you have the new prices.
Please remember that you must not issue your
list until we post you the new prices. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 67
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear Miss Black, in April we brought out a new
series of history books.
The series is for use in forms two to six.
These-books solve many problems for the
teacher.
They treat the subject in a bright, practical
way; and-we-think-you-will-agree-that-the series gives a new and better
approach to-the subject.
With your present heavy programme, the books
should enable-you to make the greatest progress with your classes.
If you would care to inspect the books, we
should be glad to dispatch copies to you.
If you would give the books a trial, we know
you would be delighted with the results. Yours truly.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 68
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear Dr. Waters: We-are-taking-the liberty of
asking-you to address our graduates on-Monday, January 29.
Our principal and teachers, as-well-as-the
graduates, would-be proud to-have-you deliver an address.
As-the principal speaker on-our programme
we-know-that what-you-would tell-us would-be remembered by-all-our graduates
for-many-years to-come.
We-know-that-you have many calls to-speak,
and-that your time is exceedingly valuable, but-we-feel
that-you-will-be-able-to accept. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 69
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
This paper is extremely strong. Its extra
strength makes it especially suitable for-your purpose.
I-am-sorry to-have to disagree with-you, but
I-believe that-it-would-be best to-make-out a separate bill for-each item
delivered.
The duties of a good secretary are described
in-this book. Each duty is set out separately, and fully discussed. I-believe
that-this-book would-be most useful to-you.
Our catalogue describes-the different items
fully. You-will-note-that each item is given a separate number.
I-believe that a large-number of-the members
of-our society were surprised and displeased at-the extreme views presented
by-the speaker in-his address on “The Liberty of-the Press.”
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 70
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear-Sirs, We-enclose a description of-the
building in Spring Street.
We-think-this building is an extremely
valuable piece of-property, and-we strongly urge you to buy
it.
It-is quite close to-the new south road.
You-can buy it today for a small outlay,
and-we-have-no-doubt that in a few years it-will increase, in
value.
We-believe in-fact that in a year or-two property
in-this district should-be worth double its present
price.
Why not inspect it as-soon-as you possibly
can? Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 71
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Our records show that-you have-not purchased
anything in-this store for-some-time. We regard this as most unfortunate,
for-we value your patronage highly. We-hope that-it-is-not due to-some
unsatisfactory purchase or to-some lack of proper service. We wish to-give-you
service strictly in accordance with your desires.
Several members of-the college faculty
expressed the belief that-it-was absolutely necessary to include an extra
course in-this-subject. Our industry prospers because-of-the direct methods we
employ with our customers. We tell-them only the truth when-we describe our
products.
I-think-that-we should take-the proper steps
to-bring-about-the passage of-these bills relating to- labour problems, and
I-believe-that care should-be exercised by-all not to obstruct this.
It-is equally true that-the recent decreases
in-the prices of cheaper fabrics are expected to-results
in increased sales.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 72
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear-Sir, I-shall-be much-obliged if-you-will
supply me with a low samples of extra strong “super”
glazed paper, such-as would-be suitable for-my
class of work, The colors I most desire to see are
dark blue and grey.
If-the samples satisfy me, and-the prices and
terms of-sale are reasonable, I-believe I-shall-be able-
to-deal extensively with-you.
I-shall-be-pleased if-you-will also include
in-the parcel a sample or-two of a stouter make of paper. I
should like to-receive these samples by
Wednesday, if-possible. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 73
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear-Sirs, We-are-pleased to-tell-you
that-we-are-the makers of-the famous Double Strength
Brakers. These brakes are believed, by-all who
use them, to-be-the most reliable and-the safest of
all-the makes at-present on-the market.
During-the month of-April we delivered them by-the gross
to dealers in-all-the principal cities.
If-you would care to-test the brakes, please
call at our showrooms, to-permit a member of-our sales
staff to-tell-you all about them. We-are
certain that-you-will-be both surprised and pleased if-you
give-them a trial. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 74
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear-Sirs, since you have expressed a desire
to know something our-silk blouses and dresses, we-
take-the-liberty of inviting you to visit our
offices and salesrooms at 65 Worth Street, in-this-city.
We-shall-be-pleased to show you samples of-our
styles for-this season. Our designs avoid all
extremes in styles without any loss of charm.
Already record sales are reported by-the
jobbers.
We-have sent our catalogue to-you
by-parcel-post today.
You-will-note-that retail dealers are supplied
at prices that-make a strong appeal to-them. Yours-truly.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 75
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
If-you-will bring me a supply of-samples
of-this new breakfast food, I-will-try to-close-the deal with-
the firm myself.
During-the course of-my lecture, I-shall try
to show how-the progress of art is related to-the growth
of industry.
When I-know what-the proposed water power
scheme includes, I-shall-be-glad to-express my
views.
A load voice troubles and annoys us. Pleasant
voices resemble sweet music.
Castles in-the air are fabrics which soon
crumble, but dreamers have solved many a pressing
problem.
Few people are able themselves to better-the
labour of-those they blame.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 76
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear-Sirs: Due to-the rapidly increasing cost
of copper and steel. We-are-obliged to increase-the
prices of-many of-the articles included in our
catalogue. We extremely regret-the necessity of
passing on-the higher charges to-our
customers, but at-the present-time this-is-the only possible
course we-can follow.
You-will-be notified when better terms are
available on-our supplies, and-we-are thus enabled to-
reduce-the prices. Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 77
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
I-am afraid that-the-measures we-have adopted
are-not nearly strong enough. If-we-hope ever to-
get- Mr. Crook to settle this debt, I-believe
it-will-be necessary to-bring more pressure to bear on
him.
The property is located on-the north-west
corner of Spring Street. This-is a good spot for a store.
The price which-the owners ask is remarkably
low; indeed, the property can-be purchased today
for a mere trifle of-its worth. Originally,
of-course the owners asked much more for-the building.
We-are sure that-you-will think favorably
of-this corner, and-we-suggest that-you look it over as-
soon-as-possible.
It-is near all transit facilities, and
in-our-view you-could-not locate your store in a more desirable
spot.
Manor Park is a delightful place in-the spring
and summer. The park is full of-trees, shrubs, and
flowers.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 78
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Please type an original and a duplicate copy
of-this lease for Mr. Skinner.
I-expect to fly to North Bay tomorrow,
and-I-shall-be-glad if-you-will meet me on-my arrival to-tell-
me everything that-is necessary about-the
case.
I-regret that I-am unable-to deliver-the goods
to-you sooner, nor is-the possible to say at-present
when-they can-be delivered.
Are-you sure that-the enclosures were put
in-the envelope? Yes, I put them in personally.
Either we-shall-have to-take more space
in-some other building, or we-shall-have to-take over an
entire floor in-this building.
Personally I-believe that-it-would-be better
to-lease a larger floor in-some other building. Of-course,
I-shall-do nothing without your final
approval.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 79
Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Mr. Bridges, It-will-be a pleasure and a
privilege to-speak to-your members at-the dinner to-be
given at-the Hotel Webster next Friday night,
10th October. If it meets with your approval, I-shall take
as my topic “The Better Use of-our Leisure
Time.”
I-know-that most people believe that-they-have
too-little time for play, largely because-of-the
pressure of normal everyday affairs. However,
nearly everybody has hours to spare, and it-is quite
surprising how-much time is wasted because
people think they-have no-time for leisure. In-my
remarks I-shall endeavor to show that-if-is
worth an effort to-make a better use of-our idle hours.
Yours-respectfully,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 80
Longhand & Shorthand
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As we specialize in chair covers, we-are
able-to offer you new summer styles at prices which-are
very-low.
Our-new designs are very pleasing and-they-are
sure to-meet with favour.
Things which-are worth having are worth
working for. It-is-not usually possible to secure for very-
little or no effort anything worth having.
It-will-be a privilege to-review this author’s
new novel when-it appears next Thursday. I-shall-have
very-much pleasure in reviewing it.
The fruit crop was very big last summer,
largely because-of-the favorable weather, and many
farmers had to-accept very-low-prices.
Our efforts to secure-the approval of-the
bankers were successful. Originally they-were afraid it-
would-not-be possible to act favorably
in-our-case.
The officials finally decided to-make an offer
for-the property near River Street.
The special price at-which-the goods are
offered is-as low as any ever reached before; it scarcely
covers-the cost of freight.
A circular which gives-the new prices is
enclosed. You-will note that-they-are very reasonable.
There-is a noticeable decrease in-our-business
for-the-month of February. Our Liverpool branch
shows a drop of almost thirty per-cent.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 81
Longhand & Shorthand
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From all I gather, I-believe-that-the bankers
themselves favour increasing-the average rate to three
per-cent and-in an unofficial manner they
endeavored to influence the others to adopt this course.
The author, who had travelled up-the Congo
River through darkest Africa, offered to-speak to-the
gathering next Friday night.
If only we receive-the lessons of adversity in
a proper manner, they-are likely to show us how to-
lead a useful, honorable, and successful life.
We-think-you-should-not overlook-the property
being specially developed by ourselves near
Riverside Manor. We should very-much like you
to inspect what we-have to-offer before-you decide
to buy.
Our new straws strike a fresh note in summer
styles. We-think they-are-the most beautiful we-have
ever offered.
We-believe that-we-had more business through
our policy of selling at low-prices. From this you-
will-see that-it-is essential to-supply these
items for as little as-possible.
We-think-that-the figures you-give in-this
estimate are incorrect. Either there-is an error in-your
figures, or you-are using-the wrong grade
of-leather.
Our enormous tocks have to-be moved to-make
room for next season’s goods.
I-think-you-should reflect carefully
before-you decide to-accept their offer. They expect a reply
from-you by next Thursday.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 82
Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear-Sirs: We-are afraid that-we-shall-be
unable-to recover-the total sum due on-your claim unless
you adopt different measures. We-have used
special efforts, but up to-the present we-have met
with no success in-our endeavours to-get-the
debtor to settle. We-are-unable to collect any money,
nor can-we extract any promise from-him.
We-think-you-will-be-obliged finally to
pass-the claim ever to-your attorneys. Please notify us if-you
wish-us to proceed with-the case and take this
step for-you. Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 83
Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear-Sirs, I-believe-that-the addressing
machine shown on page 22 of-your monthly bulletin would-
be suitable for-my use, and-if it-is
satisfactory, I-may purchase one. I should-be-glad if-you would-
have one-of-your salesmen call at-my office
to-tell-me more about-the machine.
Please ask-him to-phone before he comes,
so-that I-may-be ready for-him. Yours-truly,
There-is a train which leaves Euston for
Liverpool at seven o’clock, and also a train which leaves at
nine o’clock. You-can buy a return ticket for
10s.
Vast changes have taken place in business
and-industry in-the last ten years. I-believe-that,
generally, the changes have-been for-the
better.
There-is-no-doubt that wages are higher
and-that, in general, people work fewer hours than
formerly. However, it-is certainly true that
workers have to specialize in-one line more-than ever
before.
I-have gone over-the records, and-I-note-that
although-the business we-have-done with some firms
has-been smaller-than we hoped, the total
sales have-been better-than we expected.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 84
Longhand & Shorthand
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Dear Mr. Payne, I-have-known Mr. John Lane for
thirteen years, and-I-am of-the opinion that-he-will
make a very desirable member of-your club. He
began work with-us as a stenographer, and-has
risen by successive steps to-the post of
general manager. He-has a fine personality, and-we-feel
that-it-is an honor to-have-him as a member
of-our firm. Very-truly-yours,
From January until the summer we-have decided
to-keep our store open on-Thursday nights until
nine o’clock. It-will-be open every Thursday
night until June, and-from then on we-shall close at
5.30 p.m. as-usual.
Within-the past few years, the volume of
business in-the southern districts has-been much larger.
In-some industries, business has-been
better-than in similar industries in-the northern and eastern
districts.
Such industries as cotton textiles have shown
a marked increase in-the past ten years. In-my-
opinion; in-the next ten years there-will-be
increases larger-than those that those that-have-been
already noted.
Because-of-the lack of-rain in-some of-the
western districts of Canada, dust storms have often
occurred. These storms have-done much damage
to farms and-crops.
Some of-the districts in-the western corn belt
have-been affected. Large numbers of farms have-
been covered in dust and it-has-not-been
possible to-grow anything. In-many-cases, houses have-
been entirely buried beneath a load of dust.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 85
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
I-am-going out-of town next week, and-I should
like to talk with-you for half an hour before I-leave.
If-you happen to-be in town this week, please
call-upon me.
I-shall-be in town next Thursday
and-I-shall-be-glad to-call-upon you at three o’clock. I-am-
enclosing a rough outline of what I propose
to-do for a more active sales drive in-the-margin of
anything that occurs to-you we-can talk about
it when-we meet.
Dear-Sir, We-have-pleasure in-enclosing a
price-list and circular which fully describes our “Milton
Flier.”
We-believe-that this machine is-the most
attractive and reliable we-have ever offered. The machine
of-which-you speak is a foreign one, and
our-own machine costs you only one half as-much.
Our local representative is very often in
Cardiff, and-we-shall ask-him to-call-upon you and explain
more fully the advantage of owing our machine.
We-enclose also a list of-the people in Cardiff who-
have bought this machine.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 86
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear Miss Brown, On-your behalf I-have spoken
to a number-of persons in-the vicinity of Woburn
Park with respect to-your plots. They all
agreed that building is-not very active at-this-time, and-I-
think there-is-no-doubt that, if-you sold-the
plots today, you would-not get more-than you paid for-
them.
A representative of-one-of-the local building
firms said that-he believed it-would-be better to put
them on-the market in-the spring. If-you
approve, I-will ask-him to put-the plots on-his list for sale
at not less than $500 each. This figure
would-be a little above-the price you paid, and-I-think-that,
even in-the spring, this-is-the most
attractive offer you-can expect to-get.
The firm which this man represents is
one-of-the best known locally, and-I-am-sure they-will serve
you to-the best advantage. Their name and
address is Burn & Green, 69 Woburn Park Drive,
Brighton.
I-think they-are-the largest of-the firms
which-have built houses in Woburn Park. Their
representative says that-they-have several
plots of-their-own which they expect to-sell in-the
spring. Inasmuch-as you-are out-of town,
I-think it-would-be to-your advantage to-have them act
on-your behalf. Yours very-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 87
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Gentlemen, Recently I-bought a book in-your
book department as a gift for a friend of-mine. I-found,
however, when I gave it to him that-he already
has a copy of-this volume. If-you do-not mind, I-will
return it and select a different book of equal
value. Yours-truly,
Gentlemen, Please supply us with thirty
barrels of-the same kind of Portland Cement that-you
supplied to-us on-the third of-June, at-the
usual trade terms. We-want this shipment delivered to-
our-own pier, No, 92. Yours very-truly,
Our magazine has-been successful to an extent
beyond our best hopes. It-is-now in-its third year.
In-the second year we more-than doubled the
number-of readers, and-now in-its third year we-hope
to treble-the number. Every month it-has-been
necessary to-print more copies than-the month
before. With-the current issue we-have
achieved a new high mark. You-will note-that-the magazine
is bigger and better-than ever, and-the
number-of readers is larger-than ever.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 88
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
A man who wished to-employ a safe driver asked
each applicant how near he could drive a car to-
the edge of a cliff. One said a foot; a second
said six-inches. The third did-not know. He had-not
tried. He got-the job.
Gentlemen, You-will-see from-the enclosed
statement of-your-account that settlement is very-much
overdue. When-the shipment was sent to-you,
you told-us would-make payment within-the usual
thirty days in-fact, you stated when-we
opened-the account with-you that-you planned to-take
advantage of-the cash discount generally
allowed for payment within ten days. You have-not
observed the terms of-your agreement,
and-we-feel that-we-have deserved better treatment. We-
must point-out that-we-cannot run a successful
business unless the generally accepted rules
regarding credit are observed. We-want
to-treat you fairly, but-we-cannot extend-the time for
payment more-than we-have already. We-must
ask-you to-accept-the draft for-the full amount due
which-we-have drawn on-you through your bank
today. Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 89
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Gentlemen: Please be kind-enough to supply-the
items on-the attached list as-soon-as-possible.
At-the present moment there-is an active
demand for-them, and-we-hope that-we-can count on
having them within three days. In-the event
that-you-cannot supply them within that-time, please-
inform-us by return mail.
Please-note-that-the exact items specified are
to-be supplied. If-you-are out-of stock of any of-the
items, do-not supply different articles.
Anything that-is-not exactly as specified must be returned.
Yours-truly,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 90
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Gentlemen, Kindly let-me-have your-price for
printing a hundred copies of-the enclosed circular. I
should prefer a better grade of paper provided
the cost is-not too high. I should-be-glad if-you
would telephone your-price to-us as-we-are in
a hurry. Yours very-truly,
Gentlemen, We-are-sorry to-learn that two
of-the books we recently sent to-you were faulty.
Apparently they-were either printed or bound
incorrectly. If-you-will kindly return them to-us, we-
can obtain credit for-them ourselves.
In-the-meantime, we-are mailing-you our credit memorandum
for-the cost of-the books plus the cost
of-mailing them to-us. Very-truly-yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 91
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Stenography is a one hundred per-cent subject.
By-that I mean that you must achieve perfect accuracy if you are to be of use
in a business office.
You must remember that a business man does-not
want a typist who can type his correspondence with only a few errors.
You must be able to give him only perfect
work, perfectly typed and properly arranged.
If you wish to make sure that you will in
advance in your business career, you should strive to develop the habit of
accuracy from the beginning of your training.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 92
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
We are planning a special sale of house
furnishings during October, and we have decided to keep the store open until
nine o’clock next Friday evening so that husband and wife may visit the store
together.
You will thus be able to inspect the
merchandise we are offering before the opening of the sale on Monday.
Everything in this sale is being sold at a
very low margin of profit.
There are many splendid pieces which will be
sold at bargain prices.
We are sure you will find many articles which
you have always wanted to buy, but which have been too dear.
By spending very little you can furnish
several rooms or refurnish your entire house.
We can easily make arrangements to finance
your purchases on a partial payment if you prefer.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 93
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
The expense of making long distance telephone
calls is not so great n the late evening.
Night messages may also be sent by telegraph
at reduced rates.
Steps should be taken to profit by the
statement of accounts just furnished by our auditor.
It has been found necessary to reduce expenses
in our plant, and it is clear that we shall have to be more strict in our
demands if a more favorable balance is to be shown.
If you can come to town before the first of
the month, anything you have to say relating to the new arrangements can be
discussed with the officials responsible for making loans.
Bold is sometimes shipped from a country to
balance that country’s foreign accounts.
Great case is taken to guard these shipments.
When the ship reaches dock, the bars of gold are shipped at once to the vault
of a bank.
Those responsible for the shipment take no
chances, and the gold is guarded from the moment it leaves the ship.
You wife and children took the noon train to
the country, and they will return about seven o’clock this evening.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 94
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Your note about the German bonds has been
referred by the president to our foreign department.
Broken by the violence of the wind and the
pounding of the waves, the vessel ran aground off point pleasant.
The engines of the airplane roared, the
machine moved up the runway, left the ground, circled three times above the
crowd, and then began its flight to France.
The fire engines responded to the sudden
summons, but they were too late to prevent the flames mounting to the top
floor.
By a special arrangement with the hospital
departments, many young children between the ages of four and eleven went to
the country last year.
Some of them travelled by bus, and others were
sent by train.
Those who are responsible for the care of
these children had a very difficult task, but there were no accidents and everything
went splendidly.
Owing to the expense of the journey, large
numbers who deserved to go were disappointed and remained in town all the
summer.
Through the kind assistance of several men and
women who have large amounts to the funds, it was possible to provide extra
relief.
We are making plans to have more children
spend a month in the country next summer.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 95
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
Dear Mr. Freeman, I have recently examined the
accounts of your department, and I find several expensive items with nothing to
show why the amounts have been spent. I think it would be advisable to make a
special reference against any such itmes, so that the reasons for the payments
would be perfectly clear, I don’t want to be unduly critical, or unreasonable
in my demands but your branch has shown disappointing returns this year, and,
as you know, it is necessary to preserve a proper balance between expenses and
earnings.
We agreed last April to discuss any unusual
expenses before they were incurred, and I must ask you to observe our
agreement. Very truly yours.
Pitman
Shorthand Exercise No. 96 Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=125
Gentlemen, We-have-been out of touch with our
firm for some time through no fault of our own.
Permit us to suggest that it would be
advisable and certainly more profitable for you if your salesman would call
more often.
It is extremely difficult to keep up the sales
of cotton print goods unless something is done to keep in close touch with the
buyers.
It is known that your lines are as attractive
as the others, and you ought to have no great difficult in proving that fact.
We know that you will regard the hint we have
offered as nothing but evidence of our kind feelings for you. Very truly yours,
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 97
Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=
This firm furnished excellent references, so
we think we should extend the time for payment of the balance due on their
account.
The young man stands a very good chance of
obtaining the post of assistant manager of the bond department owing to the
splendid training he has received.
Please provide us with a memorandum of all
merchandise which is subject to a special allowance.
The rough draft serves to show how the use of
the telephone has been extended during the last seven years.
Several of the students have been taken out of
the second grade and we plan to make other arrangements for those who remain.
Your statement is returned because the amount
of the discount which you have deducted is not correct.
Pitman
Shorthand Exercise No. 98 Longhand & Shorthand
Total Words=144
Gentlemen, We would be ungrateful indeed if we
did not accept your kind hint.
As a direct result we have planned a series of
trips for our representatives which will bring them into closer touch with our customers
all over the country.
Our men are leaving at once with samples of
our advance lines.
They
will explain to you the reasons for the apparent slackness we have shown during
the past season.
It has been one of much stress for us, and we
are inclined to think you will make the proper allowances when you learn the
reason.
You will be glad to know that the new lines to
be shown to you have been favorable received in the east.
They are of splendid value, and are sold at
prices that give us a very low margin of profit. Yours very truly,
Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 99 Longhand
& Shorthand
Total Words=
Your attention is called to the fact that
students must register for the summer session before 4th May.
In this division we insist on a written final
examination in every extension course.
Thank you for the explanation for the
different items on your statement.
I am enclosing my remittance in full payment
of the account.
Because of business expansion, it will be necessary
to employ more people.
It is our intention to engage only those who
have had a thorough professional training.
In some large firms, typists work in a general
correspondence division.
Somebody is usually appointed who is
responsible for the work of this department.
The different members of the firm do not have
their own private secretaries.
Instead a girl is assigned to them by the
person who has the supervision of the correspondence division.
This arrangement prevents waste of time.
I expect to travel to Bristol tomorrow to
attend the National Business Show.
Please reserve a seat for me on the train
which leaves at 09:30 a.m. and wire a reservation for a room at the Barnes
Hotel.
Total Words=
The selection of a vocation is not an easy
task.
Generally it should be to your advantage to
secure assistance from somebody who specializes in vocational counsel.
A discussion with such a person should assist
you to make up your mind.
Almost without exception, entrance
examinations for those who wish to train for the professions are difficult.
Our gift shop and notions section are two
departments of the store which have some exceptional values just now.
You will find it easy to make a selection, for
there is a wide choice.
If you wish to select some books to take with
you on your vacation, we have a wide range of new fiction in our book section.
The Chairman said: I should like to have an
expression of opinion from the floor. A motion to go ahead with the transaction
was seconded and approved.
A reception at the station is to be planned
for the flyer who has just returned from South America.
To the best of my recollection, there was no
intention of charging a registration fee for this course.
In anticipation of increased sales, we are
opening a branch of our business in the southern section of the city.
We have selected favorable location, and we
believe that our chances are exceptionally bright.
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