The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

by John Le Carré

“We happened to fit the mould,” Leamas persisted, “and I’m sorry. I’m sorry for the others too—the others who fit the mould. But don’t complain about the terms, Liz; they’re Party terms. A small price for a big return. One sacrificed for many. It’s not pretty, I know, choosing who it’ll be—turning the plan into people.”