New French Manual of Conversation and Commercial Correspondence for the Use of the Student and the Tourist

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Page ii - The Edinburgh High School French ConversationGRAMMAR, arranged on an entirely New Plan, with Questions and Answers. Dedicated, by permission, to Professor Max MuUer. 3s. 6d. KEY, 2s. 6d. The Edinburgh High School New Practical French READER: Being a Collection of Pieces from the best French Authors. With Questions and Notes, enabling both Master and Pupil to converse in French. 3s. 6d. The Edinburgh High School French Manual of CONVERSATION and COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE. 2s.
Page 163 - Monsieur R., à Paris. M'occupant depuis bien des années de banque et de recouvrements sur la province, je viens, Monsieur, vous offrir mes services pour le placement des valeurs que vous auriez à recouvrer sur toute la France. Je vous adresse inclus un tarif de recouvrements où la modicité des prix vous engagera, je l'espère, à me remettre de fréquents bordereaux ; vous en serez couvert par le retour du courrier. J'ai l'honneur de vous saluer.
Page 181 - Conformément à votre demande, j'ai envoyé pour la balance de ce qui reste dû un mandat payable à vue, sur Monsieur , à , qui vous en comptera le montant sur votre quittance. Je vous prie, à l'avenir, de me prévenir en temps convenable, quand vous désirerez qu'il vous soit fait quelque payement. Votre, etc. friends to make purchases. I am, Sir, Yours, etc.
Page 20 - DAYS OF THE WEEK Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MONTHS OF THE YEAR January February March April May June July August September October November December SPECIAL DAYS New Year's Day Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birthday April Fools' Day Mother's Day Father's Day Independence Day Halloween Thanksgiving Labor Day Look at the list of special days above.
Page 182 - Mr. 8. for value received of him. I beg you will honour it and place it to my account. I am, Sir, Your etc.
Page 54 - Will you do me a favor ? Will you render me a service? You can render me a great service. You could render me a very great service. I am much obliged to you. I am very much obliged to you. I am greatly indebted to you.
Page 20 - Janvier. Février. Mars. Avril. Mai. Juin. Juillet. Août. Septembre. Octobre. Novembre. Décembre.
Page 80 - Do you'go all the way to Paris ? I do, sir. Then I shall have the pleasure of your company, for I am going there myself. I am very glad of it. Company makes a journey seem shorter. It is very disagreeable to travel by one's self. But in company we talk, we chat, and time passes unperpassa senza nccorgersene.
Page 22 - The last day of the month* At the end of the month. Towards the middle of the month.
Page 176 - Germany, and should the demand not abate,12 there is a more likely prospect of a rise, than a fall, in the prices of them.

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