Chapter 11 Summary

After Leamas goes to prison, Liz continues trying to find out information about him. She remains loyal to him and waited to hear news about him. One day, George Smiley comes to see her, pretending to be a police officer. He asks her what she knows about Leamas and how many people knew about their relationship. She tells him the little she knows and assures him that no one else knew about her relationship with Leamas. Smiley gives her his telephone number and encourages her to call him if she needs anything.

Chapter 11 Analysis

Although Leamas made it very clear that Liz was not to be involved in anything related to this mission, George Smiley contacts Liz and makes a very strong impression on her. This seems odd given the super-secret nature of the mission. George gives Liz a card with his name...