“You are ridiculous,” said Josette.
“If they do not like it they can stay in the lavabos,” José declared aggressively.
“It would be a small price to pay,” murmured Graham.
Josette giggled. José scowled. “I do not understand.”
Graham did not see that there was anything to be gained by explaining. He ignored José and said in English: “I was just going to have a drink. Will you come?”
She looked doubtful. “Do you wish to buy José a drink also?”
“Must I?”
“I cannot get rid of him.”
José was glowering at them suspiciously. “It is not wise to insult me,” he said.
“No one is insulting you, imbecile. Monsieur here asks us to have drinks. Do you want a drink?”