night-bag

Bridget took back my cellphone, passed me my night-bag and watched me while I checked its contents: socks, handkerchiefs, shirts, underpants, a sponge-bag, one grey pullover with V-neck.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

With barely a wave for the distinguished company he hurried me through the throng to the lobby, where a blond boy stood proffering my night-bag.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

At Anton's urging I clambered after them, my night-bag leading.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

The escaped prisoner selects a corner at the back, places the night-bag between his feet and slings the red sports bag onto the rack above his head.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

Anton murmured, prodding with his toecap at my Rexine night-bag.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

I had checked in my night-bag with them as ordered.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

Back in the bedroom I emptied my stolen goods onto the bed, by which I mean the tapes and notepads and, obsessively tidy as I am, worried how best to dispose of Mr. Anderson's plastic night-bag until I remembered the waste bing in the kitchen.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

My imitation leather night-bag nestles above me in the overhead webbing.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

Obediently, I reach for my night-bag and prepare to watch my arse, but it was too late, we had landed.

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006

"During the flight back to Luton, did anybody look at you suspiciously or ask you what was in your night-bag?"

the mission song Le Carre, John, 1931- 2006