“Does it? Why would the Klatchians give him money to shoot a Klatchian?" said Nobby.
Colon tapped the side of his nose. "Politics" he said.
"Ah. Politics", said Nobby. "Ah, well, politics. I see. Politics. Right. So why?"
"Aha" said Colon again, tapping the other side of his nose.
"Why're you picking your nose, sarge?"
"I'm tapping it," said Colon severely. "That's to show I'm in the know".
"In the nose," said Nobby cheerfully.”