Sunday, 3 October 2010

26. Listen with Grandmother (iii). Belgrano suburb, Buenos Aires, Argentina, circa 1971

Humbug…

Grandaughter to her Spanish speaking boyfriend (19):  What on earth did you say to Granny that she’s so offended with you?  She’s sitting there doing her knitting, tight-lipped, refusing to say anything and looking disapproving about something…

Spanish speaking boyfriend, keen to learn English but possibly still needing help with his pronunciation (20):  I have no idea.  She offered me one of her special English Callard & Bowser mint humbugs, and I thought it polite to suggest she join me in one too, and I just said “You must have one - Gracias”.

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