Which Word? After, Behind. 50. In the journey of life some are left . . . because they are naturally feeble and slow, some because they miss the way, and many because they leave it by choice. 56. If our officers were better men, so much vice would not be 57. I . . . . him to enter the room and his presence was the company. Amend, Reform. by 60. The rules of the society should be 61.. were needed in many branches of the city government. 65.. Apology, Defense. . . in its true legal sense signifies not a justification, protection or guard, which is now its popular signification, but merely an opposing or denial. Paraphernalia, Apparatus. 69. Tinsel, gilt and all the of the stage. 70. The laboratory of the chemist was filled with valuable ous kinds-sorts. of vari No 2 The American National Bank Indianapolis Du. 24. Pliny to Harriett B. Camps 190 or bearer $30 Bollars Ternon J. Whiton Check. The goods ordered from Bigelow & Edson have arrived and a letter has been received from them enclosing invoice, which amounts to $54.39. Terms: net cash. You may write to them, enclosing check for the amount of the invoice. State when their letter was received, that the goods arrived in good order and thank them for promptness in filling the order. You may fill out one of the blank checks furnished you, similar to the model shown in this lesson. You will sign the firm name, per your name, in the same manner as instructed to sign the letters. To enclose this check, fold the letter once, from bottom up. Then insert the check, face up, and finish folding as usual. Letters enclosing checks, money orders, notes, drafts, etc., should always specify the amount of the enclosure. This may be written in words or in both words and figures, but the latter form is not commonly used. It may be used in referring to some previous enclosure or in any case where every precaution must be taken against the amount being misunderstood. Where there is also an enclosure containing the amount, one way is sufficient. Capitalization. The first word in the amount should be capitalized in both the check and letter. See paragraph 7, Lesson LXIV. "We enclose check for Two hundred 75-100 dollars." "I have received your note for Seventy-four dollars ($74.00) to balance account." Cents should always be written in figures, as in the first example. When the figures are also written, they should be placed in parentheses after the word "dollars." Many business men capitalize all the words indicating amount of check, and to some this form seems preferable. 85. 'Tis .. Hard, Difficult. or glorious achieved by a sudden cast of to part when friends are dear. 86. The roads were very muddy and made traveling ? as two other witnesses testified to the ? 89. This letter bears the signature of Benedict Arnold, but is it 90. This book, "Poems by Longfellow," is 93. After the same crop has been raised on a piece of land for many years, CREDITS, COLLECTIONS AND DUNS LESSON XVI. One of the most difficult letters to write is that calling attention to an overdue account and asking for payment. You do not know whether the debtor's failure to pay is due to neglect, financial embarrassment or fraudulent intent. If he has always paid promptly in the past, it is better to assume that he has overlooked the matter. If the letter calling his attention to the account does not bring an early response you should investigate carefully and use every means to protect yourself from loss. Herewith are given two examples of dunning letters which admirably illustrate this feature of business correspondence: We enclose herewith statement of your account showing a balance due us of $95.40. This account is some months past due, and as we are in need of ready funds at the present time, we will feel very grateful if you will give this matter your earliest attention and favor us with a remittance. Thanking you in advance for this favor, we are, Yours very truly, THE NATIONAL BOOK CO., Cashier |