3392. Prefers short credits to long ones; and cash to credit at all times, either in buying or selling; and small profits in credit cases with little risk, to the chance of better gains with more hazard.
3393. He is clear and explicit in all his bargains.
3394. Leaves nothing of consequence to memory which he can and ought to commit to writing.
3395. Keeps copies of all his important letters which he sends away, and has every letter, invoice, &c., relating to his business, titled, classed, and put away.
3396. Never suffers his desk to be confused by many papers lying upon it.