Now he could take in particular groups—the policeman’s argument with a tram driver that grew into a crowd of gesticulating, shouting onlookers, the occasional Anglo Indian returning to England stopped by the Arab carpet merchant or the strawhatted, over-toothed tout, the jostling group of bourgeoises buying from the outside stalls of the Bon Marché.

...that is exactly the kind of remark that is guaranteed to put certain masters' backs up, isn't it?

sputters kopi peng across monitor screen*

Shushona you must learn to rightfully prioritize all the woulds, shoulds and coulds of your life.