Wouldn't it be nice to be able to buy all of your gifts this holiday season without having to worry about paying for them until March？

　　We thought it would， and decided¹ this would be a perfect way to say thank you to our customers for having shopped with us throughout the year.

　　Starting today， any purchases that you charge to your account will not appear on your statement until March 1， 1986！  This offer is available to you until Christmas Eve， 1986.

　　We hope that you will take advantage of our holiday offering and come see our Christmas season selections².   While you are here， please come up to the fourth floor for a complimentary glass of eggnog