I take an interest in all the officers of this ship.

If there is anything in which I can advise you, you may command me." "Thank you, sir.

But, if you will permit me to frame an instance, if the advice that I asked of you might tend to prejudice you against one of your subordinate officers, would it be wiser for me to seek counsel of some officer not higher in rank than the officer whom I have just supposed ?" "That is to say, Mr.Darrin, that the advice you might otherwise wish to ask of me might be taken in the light of a complaint against an officer who is one of my subordinates, and against whom you would not wish to carry tales?
In that case, you would, by all means, show good judgment consulting a younger officer.

But remember, Darrin, that not all men are equally wise.

Be very careful whom you select at any time as adviser.