"‘He was trying to overcome an immense obstacle in his mind, which I suppose is what confession’s all about. Then finally he rapped out a question, although it sounded more like a demand: “You are spy, Professor? English spy?” I thought at first it was an accusation. Then I realized he was assuming, even hoping, I’d say yes. So I said no, sorry, I’m not a spy, never have been, never will be. I’m just a teacher, that’s all I am. But that wasn’t good enough for him: ‘“Many English are spy. Lords. Gentlemen. Intellectual. I know this! You are fair-play people. You are country of law. You got good spies."
— John le Carre “Our kind of traitor”
