Saturday, May 18, 2013

Doing business with the Devil

The devil is a trader. He runs a traveling swap meet.

The devil offers you something for nothing, but in reality, you get nothing for something.

The devil cajoles you into giving away something you can never get back. Bartering something–or someone–irreplaceable.

When you realize your terrible mistake and try to return the worthless article, the swap meet has blown town. There’s a deserted lot where the tents used to be just a week before.  Gone are the gaudy lights. The festive music. The bustling crowds. All that’s left is you, holding a party horn.

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