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a Vogon, you know? The natural and healthy channelling of the
aggressive instincts into acts of senseless violence."

"That," rumbled the Vogon, "is what you always say."

"Well again," said Halfrunt, "I think that this is perfectly
normal behaviour for a psychiatrist. Good. We are clearly both
very well adjusted in our mental attitudes today. Now tell me,
what news of the mission?"

"We have located the ship."

"Wonderful," said Halfrunt, "wonderful! and the occupants?"

"The Earthman is there."

"Excellent! And ...?"

"A female from the same planet. They are the last."

"Good, good," beamed Halfrunt, "Who else?"

"The man Prefect."

"Yes?"

"And Zaphod Beeblebrox."

For an instant Halfrunt's smile flickered.

"Ah yes," he said, "I had been expecting this. It is most
regrettable."

"A personal friend?" inquired the Vogon, who had heard the
expression somewhere once and decided to try it out.

"Ah, no," said Halfrunt, "in my profession you know, we do not
make personal friends."

"Ah," grunted the Vogon, "professional detachment."

"No," said Halfrunt cheerfully, "we just don't have the knack."

He paused. His mouth continued to smile, but his eyes frowned
slightly.

"But Beeblebrox, you know," he said, "he is one of my most
profitable clients. He had personality problems beyond the dreams
of analysts."
He toyed with this thought a little before reluctantly dismissing