I proved beyond the shadow of a doubt, with geometric logic, that a duplicate key to the ward room icebox did exist.
I mentioned "The Caine Mutiny" and Humphrey Bogart's character, Captain Queeg. I also read the book. She had never heard of TCM, and thought I was joking about rubbing metal balls to relieve tension.
I ran the ship as it should be run, by the book, but they fought me at every turn.