*Do you? Well there’s no harm in asking, I suppose.
*He might be. Depends on the traffic.
*I shouldn’t think he will. Not after last time.
*I expect he is. He usually does.

*Thought as much….But he’ll be back by lunch time, won’t he?
*Do you think Dad will let me borrow the car on Saturday?
*You’re right. I will then….Oh but hang on. Isn’t he going over to Gran’s on
   Saturday?
*Mmm that’s what I thought. I really need it though.

Do you think Dad will let me borrow the car on Saturday?
I shouldn’t think he will. Not after last time.
Mmm that’s what I thought. I really need it though.
Do you? Well there’s no harm in asking, I suppose.
You’re right. I will then….Oh but hang on. Isn’t he going over to Gran’s on Saturday?
I expect he is. He usually does.
Thought as much….But he’ll be back by lunch time, won’t he?
He might be. Depends on the traffic.