one's luck
=proceder= (_n_.), proceeding, behaviour
=redactar=, to draw up (deeds), to write out
=repulgados, dobladillados=, hemmed
=suelo=, ground, soil
=telas rizadas=, crimps
=vencer=, to win, to fall due

EXERCISE 1 (83).

Translate into English--

1. En contestacion a su estimada carta pesanos (we are sorry) deberles
notificar que hasta ahora no hemos podido dar con los crespones que nos
han pedido.

2. Obra en nuestro poder su apreciable del 3 del que rige con orden para
cregueelas, panuelos de algodon de luto, dobladillados (_or_ repulgados)
y panuelos de lino con dobladillo de ojo, y no dejaremos de darles
cuenta detallada de lo que hayamos hecho, en nuestro proximo escrito.

3. El destajista echo a construir pero abandono la obra a medio hacer.

4. Estamos en que se arrepintio de su contrato y nuestros Directores
estan por ponerle pleito.

5. Escriben de Brasil que les hace falta un contramaestre de filatura.

6. Conozco a un joven que deberia ser competente pero me guardare de
empenarle sin obtener informes fidedignos que le abonen.

7. De resultas de un hundimiento en el suelo sufrio danos de importancia
el cuerpo del edificio amen de haberse caido la chimenea.

8. La goleta y el bergantin temen exponerse al fuerte viento.

EXERCISE 2 (84).

Translate into Spanish--

1. He wants to make us believe that the price at which he sold them
barely covers his cost.

2. I do not care whether he gains or loses; I have ceased to take an
interest in his affairs.

3. Now I understand, and I shall not fail to take care not to do it in
future.

4. He started laughing, and there the matter ended (asi se acabo la
cosa).

5. He was on the point of striking a bargain with him, but it fell
through at the last moment and now everything is to be discussed again.

6. He failed to present himself at the creditors' meeting, and he has
therefore forfeited (perdido) his right of opposition (de oponerse).

7. He became very cautious after the experience he had.

8. He became very rich by his fortunate deals (especulaciones) in
railway shares.

9. The bill falls due on the 15th inst.

10. This proceeding is not becoming a firm of your standing.

11. The deeds are not in order: please do not take amiss my requesting
you to have them drawn up again.

12. I expected to see him, but I was disappointed.

13. Do not clamour so much, and try your luc