Posted by Dutch Trader on August 19, 1998 at 09:03:29:
In Reply to: Re: Top secret missive to E. Lane; strictly confidential posted by E. Lane on August 19, 1998 at 06:07:10:
Dear partner,
Yes, the devastating Foo-Foo Doper War has been excellent for business. The terrible feature of war in the Americas, alas ;-))
: I have heard the French Trader is gearing up to out sell you. He's engaged in some power trades with the Seneca, hoping to acquire goods that are currently in high demand. Be on your toes! His Ottawa wife has more quill work if you're interested.
Hmmmmm... Doesn't our ally, The Concerned Citizen in Can-Tuck-ee, have excellent connections to the Seneca? That is an opportunity worth exploring, yes?
: Yes, we'll meet at the usual place. I'll bring the smuggled goods. Don't you love a shady deal?
There is no deal like a shady deal, my friend. In fact, shady deals are the only good deals!
: Respectfully,
: Your Partner in Trade Crime
: E. Lane
: PS I heard David Gamut was asking about you.
WHAT?!!!! Oh no, he'll come over for sure and ramble on for hours about the need for ethics, integrity and morality in the trading business. What a drag...
Till midnight (am curious about the Hawkeye news)
Your friend,
DT