At least you can relate to that fact, which is in all honesty why i have not sent John his request, i am in no way the kind of person that would not keep a promise - and i can assure you that if this was actually a purchase, the money would have been in John's account the same day. But in this instance, the favour in question was not so valuable, but i do realise the promise is.

John, like i said, i will endevour to send you your requested package sometime this week.