A Reply to a Customers Request for an Extension of Payment

Dear Sirs,

Thank you for your check for US3 500. The balance remaining on your account is now US$3 000.

We understand that you have come across some unexpected financial difficulties and note with due attention your request for an extension.

Considering our long-term business relations, we offer you the following payment plan: US$1 000 by the 15th of the month for the next three months.

If you have another plan in mind, please contact us by phone so that we may discuss it. Otherwise, we will expect your next check for US$1000 on December 15.

Sincerely yours,

參考譯文：

    謝謝你們3 500美元的支票。現在你們賬上的欠款尚有3000美元。

    我們理解你們遭遇未曾預料的財政困難，我們也及時注意到你們延期付款的請求。考慮到我們之間長期的業務關系，我們向你們提供如下支付計劃：在此后的三個月內，每月15日支付1000美元。

    如果你們另有設想，請用電話與我們聯系，以便我們討論。否則，我們將在12月15日期待著你們下一張1000美元的支票。