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.

Nothing is more calculated to drag down discipline.
The case is dismissed." "Sir," said Barry, maintaining his place before the table.

"May I ask one question ?" "The case is dismissed, Captain Dunbar.

What do you want ?" asked the colonel brusquely.
"I want to be quite clear as to my duty, in the future, sir.