Student A and B role-play the following dialogue in class. A: Now we have settled the terms of payment. Is it possible to effect shipment during September? B: I don't think we can expect shipment? A: Then, when is the earliest time we can expect shipment? B: By the middle of October. I think. A: That's too late. You see, November is the season for this commodity in our market, and our customs formalities are rather complicated. B: I understand that A: Besides, the flow through the marketing channels and the red tape involved take at least a couple of weeks. Thus, after shipment it will be four to five weeks altogether before the goods can reach our retailers. The goods must be shipped before October, otherwise we won't be in time for the selling Season. B: But our factories are fully committed for the third quarter. In fact, many of our clients are placing orders for delivery in the fourth quarter. A: Mr. Ben, you certainly realize that the time of delivery is a matter of great importance for us. If we place our goods on the market at a time when all other importers have already sold their goods at profitable prices, we shall lose out. B: I see your point. However, we have done more business this year than any of the previous years. I am very sorry to say that we can not advance the time of delivery. A: That's too bad, but I sincerely hope you will give our request your special consideration. B: You may take it from me that the last thing we want to do is to disappoint an old customer like you. But the fact remains that our manufacturers have a heavy backlog on their hands. A: But can't you find some way to get around- your producers for an earlier delivery? Make a special effort, please. A timely delivery really means a lot to us. B: All right. We'll get in touch with the manufacturers and see what they have to say.