How did you keep this by you?" Grey demanded abruptly…
“How did you keep this by you?" Grey demanded abruptly. "You were searched to the skin when you were brought back." The wide mouth curved slightly in the first genuine smile Grey had seen. "I swallowed it," Fraser said. Grey's hand closed convulsively on the sapphire. He opened his hand and rather gingerly set the gleaming blue thing on the table by the chess piece. "I see," he said. "I'm sure you do, Major," said Fraser, with a gravity that merely made the glint of amusement in his eyes more pronounced. "A diet of rough parritch has its advantages, now and again.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A tense exchange where a character reveals a dangerous secret, testing trust and loyalty.
In simple terms: A secret is revealed under pressure, affecting trust.
Key Takeaway
Guard secrets wisely and assess trust.
Themes
trust
secrecy
loyalty
danger
psychology
Mood
tense
intriguing
Type
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- military interrogation
- high‑stakes negotiations
- personal betrayals
- critical decision‑making
Key Concepts
power dynamics
conflict resolution
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of keeping dangerous secrets?
- How does trust shift after a revelation?
A Different Perspective
Secrets can erode trust if mishandled.