| An American was in London on a foggy night,
and he went to a club where he had a guest membership. Hoping to
strike up a conversation with a distinguished-looking English-man sitting
nearby, he said, "May I buy you a drink?"
"No," the British gentleman said cooly, "Don't drink. Tried it once and I didn't like it." After the American ordered his drink he tried to make conversation again. "Would you like a cigar?" "No," the British gentleman said cooly, "Don't smoke. Tried it once and I didn't like it." The American somewhat puzzled thought for a moment and then said, "Would you like to join me in a game of gin-rummy?" "No," the British gentleman said cooly, "Don't like card games. Tried it once and I didn't like it. However my son will be along and he'll join you." The American settled back in his chair and said, "Your only child, I presume?" |