Can you effect shipment during September ?   I don't think we can make it .   Then when at the earliest can we expect the shipment ?   By the middle of October .   It's too late . You see , in our market October is the season for the kind of commodity . So the goods must be shipped before October or we won't be ready for the season .   Well , considering our long standing good business relationship , we'll try hard to negotiate with our manufacturers for an earlier delivery .   Thanks . Then may I suggest that you put down in the contract ' shipment on September 15 or earlier ' ?   Let me see . Now the workers will have to work on three shifts for it . Well , we can manage it on 20th September . That's the best we can do .   Oh , that's very considerate of you . I'lI take your word for it . 