—I know you are poor, he said.
—Damn your yellow insolence, answered Lynch.
This second proof of Lynch's culture made Stephen smile again.
—It was a great day for European culture, he said,when you made up your mind to swear in yellow.
They lit their cigarettes and turned to the right. After a pause Stephen began:
—Aristotle has not defined pity and terror. I have. I say...
Lynch halted and said bluntly:
—Stop! I won't listen! I am sick. I was out last night on a yellow drunk with Horan and Goggins.