Abigail l 23 l Pittsburgh

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There is something moving about a used spy that no one wants anymore. They put him away and gave him a new name, gave him 1,000 pounds and an Alvis. That’s what you got after being tortured.

Tomas Alfredson on Jim Prideaux.  Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Commentary.

Haydon was furious that the Circus would not pay the Czech price for Jim Prideaux’s repatriation; it was said to be too high in agents, or prestige. And that Bill had broken out in one of his fits of chauvinism and declared that any price was fair to get one loyal Englishman home: give them everything, only to get Jim back.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - John Le Carre.  Chapter 11.


This. Goddamn.  Book. 

He imagined also that, like himself, Jim had had a great attachment that had failed him and that he longed to replace. But here Bill Roach’s speculation met a dead end: he had no idea how adults loved each other.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - John Le Carre.  Chapter 1.