"To tell the truth," said Jack, "I am not a drinking man myself. I rarely use liquors; I really ordered the wine thinking it would be agreeable to you."
"You were very kind."
"You made a remark," said our hero, "that I did not understand."
"Indeed?"
"Yes."
"What did I say, please?"
"You said you always had hard luck."
"It is true."
"Then why do you gamble?"
"I do not desire to air my misfortunes."