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"Then sir, do you know that you have been guilty of serious neglect of
duty?" said the colonel sternly.
"Do I understand, sir, that it is my duty to report to you every man I
see the worse for liquor on this ship?"
"Most certainly," replied the colonel, emphatically. "Every breach of
discipline must be reported."
"I understood, sir, that an officer had a certain amount of discretion
in a matter of this kind."
"Where did you get that notion?" inquired the colonel. "Let me tell you
that you are wrong. Discretionary powers lie solely with me."
"Then, sir, I am to understand that I must report every man whom I see
the worse for liquor?"
"Certainly, sir."
"And every officer, as well, sir?"
The colonel hesitated a moment, fumbled with his papers, and then
blurted out:
"Certainly, sir. And let me say, Captain Dunbar, that an officer,
especially an officer in your position, ought to be very careful in
making a charge against a N. C. O., more particularly the sergeant major
of his battalion.


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