Quote by Richard Crossman
I say to myself that I mustn't let myself be cut off in there, and yet the moment I enter my bag is taken out of my hand, I'm pushed in, shepherded, nursed and above all cut off, alone. Whitehall envelops me.

Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their reluctance to be confined within an unidentified location, presumably a workplace, symbolized by "Whitehall." They acknowledge their desire to avoid isolation and maintain a sense of control, but as soon as they enter, they are immediately overwhelmed, controlled, and entirely separated from others. The quote captures a feeling of being engulfed by the oppressive nature of an environment, where personal freedom and connection are sacrificed for the sake of conformity and obedience.