 What is Frank's relationship with loyalty?
Opening the desk drawer, which was almost empty, Pembroke removed an automatic pistol fitted with a silencer. The series of events leading up to Pembroke's present occupation had commenced on a dismal, overcast evening in the South Pacific a year earlier. Loyalty to person or to people was a trait Pembroke had never recognized in himself, nor had it ever been expected of him. And yet he greatly envied those staunch patriots and lovers who could find it in themselves to elevate the glory and safety of others above that of themselves. Lacking such loyalties, Pembroke adapted quickly to the situation in which he found himself when he regained consciousness. One in particular, an attractive woman of about thirty, tossed back her long, chestnut locks and gazed up intently at Pembroke as he passed.
 Frank had not found an opportunity to show loyalty until the events of the story took place.
 Frank had not found an opportunity to show loyalty until the events of the story took place.  Frank is loyal to women, which he shows by pointing out their flaws.  Frank considers loyalty to be a weakness, and only takes care of himself.  Frank wishes that he could be loyal to someone, but he is self-serving by nature.