Chapter 11 Summary

Mr. Verloc confronts Winnie in the shop after Heat has left. Winnie refuses to look at Mr. Verloc, even after her tries to physically remove her hands from her face. Winnie rises and runs into the kitchen. Mr. Verloc finds her there, with her head resting on the table. Mr. Verloc begins to talk to her, telling her about his life as a secret agent for the first time and explaining everything that has happened up to this point. Winnie listens, thinking of Stevie and all the sacrifices that she has made for him. Winnie thinks of how she married this man and put up with his unpleasant friends for Stevie. All of that is now pointless.

Mr. Verloc tries to convince his wife of how much he loves her, and how that should be enough for her now. Winnie barely hears him...