"There really is one," confirmed Deep Thought. "An Answer for you?" interrupted Deep Thought majestically. "Er.good morning, O Deep Thought" said Loonquawl nervously, "do you have.er, that is." "Good Morning," said Deep Thought at last. A soft low hum came from the communication channel. Lights flashed on and off experimentally and settled down into a businesslike pattern. There was a moment's expectant pause while panels slowly came to life on the front of the console. "I think Deep Thought is preparing to speak!" "Shhh," said Loonquawl with a slight gesture. "We are the ones who will hear," said Phouchg, "the answer to the great question of Life.!" “Yes,” declaimed Deep Thought, “I said I’d have to think about it, didn’t I?" “Seven and a half million years.!” they cried in chorus. “Seven and a half million years,” said Deep Thought. "There is an answer?" said Fook with breathless excitement. "The Answer to what?"ĭeep Thought paused for a moment's reflection. We want you to tell us." he paused, "The Answer." “O Deep Thought computer," he said, "the task we have designed you to perform is this.
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