"General Hector MacDonald rose through the ranks…" Hamilton began, but Jones interrupted him.
"That is exactly my point, Hamilton. MacDonald committed suicide rather than live with the disgrace of his homosexuality. Can we trust this man Selkirk to maintain the necessary high standards of a British officer?" Jones spoke as if Selkirk was not in the room.
"I fought in the South African War…" Selkirk struggled to control his rising temper.
"My dear fellow, nobody doubts your courage," Smith said, but again, Jones interrupted.
"Not your courage, Selkirk, but do you have the qualities of a British officer and gentleman? Do you have the moral strength necessary to deal with the temptations of the East? Do you have the perspicacity to discern the better of two hard choices?" Jones" voice was
