He opened a packing carton, took out a cut-glass tumbler, polished it with the silk handkerchief from his top pocket and poured a large measure of whisky.

他打开了一只打包的纸箱，取出一只杯子，并用从他西装口袋拿出的丝质手帕擦了擦，倒了一大杯威士忌。

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And, if so inclined, a tumbler of gin, whisky or brandy as a nightcap.

ECONOMIST: Dieting