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——们比其任何都能更多地了解心深处运作方——位友善、明智、有趣客户试探性地偶尔透露出希望所爱之被蒸发愿望时，们永远不会感到惊讶。