Counsellors and therapists – who get to hear more of the hidden workings of other people’s minds than anyone else – are never surprised when a nice, sensible, interesting client tentatively reveals an occasional wish that a loved one would be vapourized.

咨询师和治疗师——他们比其他都能更多地了解他内心深处运作方式——当一位友善、明智、有趣试探性地偶尔透露出希望所爱之被蒸发愿望时，他们永远不会感到惊讶。