CHAPTER 93 - THE PRODIGIOUS DECADE ---- CAPÍTULO 93 - LA DÉCADA PRODIGIOSA
‘This morning, on the ship, my friend Juan — “el Mascota” — told me something rather amusing.’ Everyone looked at him. ‘He says that in his shop on Main Street there’ve been quite a few Russian sailors lately — from the merchant ships and tankers calling at Gibraltar. The other day some came in and cleared out all the chocolates, sweets, and nylon stockings; but ever since Spain withdrew from the European Cup, he hasn’t seen a single Russian.’ Andrew burst out laughing. ‘Really.’ ‘Really. He says he doesn’t know whether they’ve been given orders, but the shop rather misses their pounds sterling.’ Charlotte took a sip of wine. ‘The Cold War fought in a shop on Main Street,’ she said. ‘Exactly,’ said John. ‘I told him there was nothing to worry about — the Russians will be back soon enough — and that we hadn’t even bothered to enter the European Cup, as we’ve far more important competitions to take part in.’ ************ —Esta mañana, en el barco, mi amigo Juan "el Mascota" me ...
