Name: Ghulam Mustafa Name of Institute: Pakistan Shorthand Institute (Ghulam Mustafa) Personal Assistant in Women Development Department, Punjab Civil Secretariat Lahore.
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The (SF)
Date (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) Page (W) (PM).
Date-the (W) + (SF) page (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Pay-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Who (SF) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Question Mark PM)?
Abe (W) page (W) paid (W) it (SF), (Comma PM) but (SF) Ted (W) day (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF).
Ted (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W) which (SF) Abe (W) paid (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) day (W) Abe (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W), Ted (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF). (Full Stop).
Do (SF) page (W) two (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Aid (W) Ed (W) to-do (SF) + (SF). It (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Pay (W) ted (W) to (SF) aid (W) Abe (W). (Full Stop PM).
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. 52 Words.
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.
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
Have-we paid-the debt? 82 Words
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.
Joe owes them-the debt, so we-have given them-the cheque.
The thing to-do was to-make them weight 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 them-will come to-the show which-will-be given today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 7
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Who-will come to fetch-the cash? We-shall-be at-the bank at two.
We-know-the dept 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 if off.
Ask Paul to attach a tag to-the top of-the bag.
We-shall check-the damage to-the boat.
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.
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.
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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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
It-is-the type o 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.
The firm has had a series of poor years. Do-you know-the causes of-these successive losses?
The firm itself gives several reasons. Among-them are-the steady rise in costs and higher taxes.
What-is-the basis for your appeal to have your state taxes reduced?
I am sorry to lose your services, but, as I have already said, you have my best wishes for your success. I shall always be happy to receive news of your doings.
Our pipes are nicely boxed, and we know it will pay you to put some of them in your showcases or in your windows.
We have to make a small charge for the boxes, but the pipes sell much faster when you show them in the boxes.
“The Times” successfully appeals each year for money for needy cases, and it raises a large sum for the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
I think the charges for these posters are excessive, and I wish to satisfy myself of the necessity for
the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
If you insist, we shall pay the fees ourselves, but the artists themselves think the charges are low for this type of job.
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.
May we have as soon as possible the cases of swan soap which you are making up specially 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 1
The (SF) Page (W) (PM).
Date-the (W) + (SF) page (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Pay-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Full Stop PM).
Who (SF) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W). (Question Mark PM)?
Abe (W) page (W) paid (W) it (SF), (Comma PM) but (SF) Ted (W) day (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF).
Ted (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W) which (SF) Abe (W) paid (W). (Full Stop PM).
The (SF) day (W) Abe (W) paid-the (W) + (SF) debt (W), Ted (W) paid (W) it (SF), too (SF). (Full Stop).
Do (SF) page (W) two (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Aid (W) Ed (W) to-do (SF) + (SF). It (SF). (Full Stop PM).
Pay (W) ted (W) to (SF) aid (W) Abe (W). (Full Stop PM).
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 2
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. 52 Words.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 3
Show
them-the boat. 75 Words 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
Total
Words=54They- 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
Have-we paid-the debt? 82 Words
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
Total
Words= 93Joe owes them-the debt, so we-have given them-the cheque.
The thing to-do was to-make them weight 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 them-will come to-the show which-will-be given today.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise No. 7
Total Words=148
Who-will come to fetch-the cash? We-shall-be at-the bank at two.
We-know-the dept 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 if 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
Total
Words= 167The 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
Total
Words= 154They-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
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
Total
Words=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
Total
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
Total
Words=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
Total
Words=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
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
Total
Words=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
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
Total
Words=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
Total
Words=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
Total
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
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. 22
Total
Words=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. 23
Total
Words=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. 24
Total
Words=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. 25
Total
Words=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. 26
Total
Words=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. 27
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. 28
Total
Words=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. 29
Total
Words=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.
30
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Words=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. 31
Total
Words=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. 32
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Words=It-is-the type o 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. 33
The heavy
losses which-the firm has to absorb this year are almost enough to-exhaust its resources.The firm has had a series of poor years. Do-you know-the causes of-these successive losses?
The firm itself gives several reasons. Among-them are-the steady rise in costs and higher taxes.
What-is-the basis for your appeal to have your state taxes reduced?
I am sorry to lose your services, but, as I have already said, you have my best wishes for your success. I shall always be happy to receive news of your doings.
Our pipes are nicely boxed, and we know it will pay you to put some of them in your showcases or in your windows.
We have to make a small charge for the boxes, but the pipes sell much faster when you show them in the boxes.
“The Times” successfully appeals each year for money for needy cases, and it raises a large sum for the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
I think the charges for these posters are excessive, and I wish to satisfy myself of the necessity for
the purposes of charity. Aid is as necessary this year as in the past.
If you insist, we shall pay the fees ourselves, but the artists themselves think the charges are low for this type of job.
Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Exercise
No. 34
Total
Words=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. 35
Total
Words=May we have as soon as possible the cases of swan soap which you are making up specially 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
