S. Yes, Lord.
L. Apparently man is quite a rational and dignified person, and can
divorce his mind from uninteresting trivialities. Why does he affront
me with the fancy that I interest Myself in trivialities--like men
and microbes? II. L. Is it true the human race thinks the universe was
created for its convenience?
S. Yes, Lord.
L. The human race is modest. Speaking as a member of it, what do you
think the other animals are for?
S. To furnish food and labor for man.