This, however, is a different matter.

We are not hogs, Mr.Paine, but business men.

If our plans go through, Denboro will be grateful to us and to you." "IF they go through?
I thought you were certain of their going through." "Certainly, certainly.

There is, of course, an 'if' in all human plans, but our particular 'if' is a small one.

I hope you will name your figure now, at once.