2. It being in your line, I thought I ought to give you the first chance (hacerle la primera oferta) in case it would tempt you (por si acaso le animara á comprar).
3. To begin with you would have to engage the cloth to us (darnos la exclusividad).
4. I have no objection provided you guarantee a certain turnover (venta).
5. He was appointed sole agent for the whole of Mexico through the recommendation of his brother-in-law, and his agreement with the firm is for 3 years certain (fijos).
6. That will bring him (le producirá) £500 a year if it brings him a penny (por lo menos).
7. Being such an important concern (casa) they do not pay their staff very handsomely (generosamente).
8. They are too remiss with (en) their payments to be such important people.
9. I very nearly pledged myself to grant him the exclusive sale of my article.
10. These are his instructions for the disposal of his goods
11. However clear they may be, we must have his cable confirmed by a letter.