In message <199908161355.WAA13505@mail.ca2.so-net.ne.jp> "Takemura" writes: : "あと" dose not mean 'later'. It means 'additionally' but it is not : important. So this sentence means "Do you wish for the account, Mr Warner : ?" はい。 : Could you cooperate with us ? はい。 Yes! I'd be happy to help in whatever ways I can. Warner