60
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From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
Aleck
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From this reading To this they sent a 'Smart Aleck' letter, and when we drew on them allowed our draft to be returned.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading To this they sent a 'Smart Aleck' letter, and when we drew on them allowed our draft to be returned.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
Atkinsen
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From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading To this they sent a 'Smart Aleck' letter, and when we drew on them allowed our draft to be returned.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
etc
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From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
invoicenounUS /ˈɪnvɔɪs/
an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
memnoun
the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
Ned
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From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To this they sent a 'Smart Aleck' letter, and when we drew on them allowed our draft to be returned.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading To this they sent a 'Smart Aleck' letter, and when we drew on them allowed our draft to be returned.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this they sent a 'Smart Aleck' letter, and when we drew on them allowed our draft to be returned.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I reached T. I had a very disagreeable duty before me, namely, to fix a misunderstanding with a customer.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the bill became due we sent a statement, with a mem. that if not heard from in ten days we would draw.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The house had written me: “Atkinsen & Co. bought a bill last October from Ned on 60 days' time; goods went exactly as ordered.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In reply they sent us a letter saying the goods were sold them under arrangement by which they are to be paid for when sold, and that we had better hold our draft, etc. We wrote that we did not do that kind of business; that our terms were plainly stated on the invoice, and that upon receipt of that, if not correct, they should have notified us at once.
