Quot;No. Don't like card games. Tried it once, and I didn't like it.However (однако), my son will be dropping in after a bit (заглянет через некоторое время). Perhaps (может быть) he will join you." The first man settled back in his chair (откинулся в своем кресле; to settle – усаживаться, устраиваться) and said, "Your only son, I presume? (ваш единственный сын, я полагаю)" A man was in a bar. Hoping to strike up a conversation with a distinguished looking fellow sitting nearby, he said, "May I buy you a drink?" "No," said the man coolly, "Don't drink. Tried it once and I didn't like it." "Would you like a cigar?" "No. Don't smoke. Tried tobacco once and I didn't like it." "Would you like to join me in a game of gin rummy?"
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