Clippy was Irv Cipowski. His partner was Neil Gluckman, who happened to be the major.
-- Narrator (chapter 2 paragraph 73)

Importance: This shows the superficial nature of the keys. First of all, Clippy's real name is not Clippy He makes it shorter to fit in better. Secondly, the case gets action because the major is one of the owners. Power speaks.

At first they were distrusted because of their sobriety and competence, but in time, the locals accepted them.
-- Narrator (chapter 2 paragraph 74)

Importance: This makes a commentary on how crooked politicians are such the norm in today's society that even the local population has trouble accepting honest ones at first.

The Bahamian government, which is sensitive to negative publicity in the same way kittens are sensitive to firecrackers, immediately shut down Trebeaux's dredging rigs.
-- Narrator (chapter 2 paragraph 131)

Importance: This quote shows the hypocracy of governments. In this case, the government does not care that what is being done is bad for the environment. It...