“Wouldn't it be better to avoid the thrust of the dagger which, I knew, with the atavistic insight of a Jewish child, would in a few minutes be plunged into my heart?” LovePainFriendshipBetrayalHurt FeelingsJewishAtavism Book:Reunion Source: Reunion
“For half an hour I kept up the pretence, but I knew perfectly well that he knew what was going on in me, or he would not have kept off the subject of the greatest importance to us both; the evening of the day before.” FriendshipBetrayalConfrontationHurt FeelingsPretence Book:Reunion Source: Reunion
“I was alone before you came and would be still more alone if you threw me over, but I can't bear the idea of your being too ashamed of me to introduce me to your parents.” LoveFriendshipPrideShameBetrayalHurt Feelings Book:Reunion Source: Reunion