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The Maltese Falcon Loyalty Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"I won't because all of me wants to—wants to say to hell with the consequences and do it—and because—God damn you—you've counted on that with me the same as you counted on that with the others." (20.84)

Spade refuses to be used by Brigid, the way she used all the other men in her life. Is Brigid's confession of love for Spade a final desperate attempt to secure his loyalties? Is Spade unwilling to be faithful to her because she took his loyalty for granted?