text: Mike: Hi. Got a favor to ask.
  John: What is it?
  Mike: My car died.
  John: Sorry to hear. 
  John: Don't tell you want to borrow my car:0!
  Mike: Actually, I'd like to:)
  John: No way, man. Can't do. Even for my best friend:(
  Mike: Right. No harm in trying;=)
target: Mike's car died. He wants to borrow John's car, but John refuses.