"I'm not a lover of after-dinner stories. Here comes the coffee. Luckily, there's plenty for us both. Will you have a cigarette?"
"No, thanks."
"A cigar, then?"
"I don't smoke."
"Ah, some boys' heads won't stand it. I'm ashamed to say that I smoked at fourteen. But perhaps you're not yet––"
"I will change my mind and have a cigarette, since you are so obliging."
"Sure you won't regret it?"
"Quite sure, thank you."
"They're rather strong."
"I'm not afraid."