No, no Marvin,” lilted Trillian, “that’s just fine, really…just part…

No, no Marvin,” lilted Trillian, “that’s just fine, really…just part of life.” [...]
“Life,” said Marvin, “don’t talk to me about life.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (novel), Chapter 11

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