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George Smiley and Toby Esterhase in Smiley's People

George Smiley

So which way will he jump when we hit him?

Toby Esterhase

Burning, George, that's always a hazard, know what I mean? Some guys get heroic and want to die for their countries suddenly. Other guys roll over and lie still the moment you put the arm on them. Burning, that touches the stubbornness in certain people.

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