"We don't know, Colonel," someone stuttered, his voice faint and uncertain.

I don't know why they want to kill you, Colonel.

Well, then, I know who it is from, Colonel.

"You know what I mean, Colonel," the controller said, flapping his hand.

I don't know how many went through my hands, Colonel.

"Need to know, Colonel," Johnny said with a wave of his hand and a slight emphasis on the rank.

And do you know what else I realized, Colonel?

You know, I think that's the thing we like most about your people, Colonel.

"I'd just love to know what's going on here, Colonel."

If I knew what the hell was going on, Colonel, you're the first man I'd tell.