answer: Mr. Brown is interested in #Person2#'s hardware and asks #Person2# to give him an indication of price. Mr. Brown also asks for a commission. #Person2# will consider it if the order is a substantial one.
documents: #Person1#: I'm glad to have the opportunity of visiting your corporation. I hope to conclude some substantial business with you.
  #Person2#: It's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. Brown. I believe you have seen our exhibits in the showroom. May I know what particular items you're interested in?
  #Person1#: I'm interested in your hardware. I'Ve seen the exhibits and studied your catalogues. I think some of the items will find a ready market in Canada. Here is a list of my requirements, for which I'd like to have your lowest quotations, C. I. F. Vancouver.
  #Person2#: Thank you for your inquiry. Would you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offers?
  #Person1#: I'll do that. Meanwhile, could you give me an indication of price?
  #Person2#: Here are our F. O. B. price lists. All the prices in the lists are subject to our confirmation.
  #Person1#: What about the commission? From European suppliers I usually get a 3 to 5 percent commission for my imports. It's the general practice.
  #Person2#: As a rule we don't allow any commission. But if the order is a substantial one, we'll consider it.
  #Person1#: You see, but I do business on a commission basis. A commission on your prices would make it easier for me to promote sales. Even two or three percent would help.
  #Person2#: That's something we can discuss later.