‘Overnight,’ said Slartibartfast, ‘the whole population of Krikkit was transformed from being charming, delightful, intelligent . . .’ ‘. . . if whimsical . . .’ interpolated Arthur. ‘. . . ordinary people,’ said Slartibartfast, ‘into charming, delightful, intelligent . . .’ ‘. . . whimsical . . .’ ‘. . . manic xenophobes. The idea of a Universe didn’t fit into their world picture, so to speak.
