The Interrogation

Not-Eric: Colonel Matterson, I presume you know why I am here.

Col: Hello…

Not-Eric: The federal government believes you possess some very important information.

Col: Hello…

Not-Eric: You served in World War Two and subsequent conflicts. “‘Is this factual, so far?’” (Currie 218).

Col: Why, thank you. World War Two is… thank you.

Not-Eric: I’m not following you, but no matter. We are here to discuss another subject entirely. It is rumored that during your time in the army you were involved in a top secret organization that created some sort of pact between Mexico and the United States. Can you recall any of this information? It is a matter of national security.

Col: “‘The flag is… America. America is the… plum’” (Kesey 135).

Not-Eric: The plum? Is that some sort of code? If so, I am not familiar. Please elaborate.

Col: “The peach. The wah-ter-me-lon. America is… the gumdrop” (Kesey 135).

Not-Eric: Is this an evasion tactic? It will not work on me, “‘I live for a living. That’s my job’” and I can spot another liar from a mile away (Currie 217).

Col: “‘The pump-kin seed. America is… the tell-ah-vision’” (Kesey 135).

Not-Eric: I’m warning you Colonel, if you don’t start talking “I’m gonna get real weird with it.” I have methods of making people talk that you do NOT want to experience.

Col: “‘Now… The cross is… Mexico’” (Kesey 135).

Not-Eric: Well, well, you seem to have understood me old man. Tell me more about how Mexico was involved in this scheme.

Col: “‘Mexico is… the wal-nut’” (Kesey 135).

Not-Eric: Hmmm…. The walnut? Does that mean they were the brains of the operation? That must be where the headquarters are located! Now we’re getting somewhere, go on.

Col: “‘Mexico is… wooden’” (Kesey 135).

Not-Eric: Yes, I see what you mean. That will present a problem, but with our firepower I think we can manage. What else can you tell me?

Col: “‘Now… The green sheep is… Canada’” (Kesey 135)

Not-Eric: Canada? They’re involved in this too? I wonder just how deep this whole thing goes… I have to alert my superiors, this whole situation is way bigger than we ever imagined!