“Stephen,” she said, “you go to church. Do they still believe in the Devil there?” “Some do,” said Stephen, “though I wouldn’t say the Vicar did.” “The Devil’s out of fashion,” I said. “Then he might be flattered if I believed in him—and work extra hard for me. I’ll sell him my soul like Faust did.” “Faust sold his soul to get his youth back,” said Thomas. “Then I’ll sell mine to live my youth while I’ve still got it,” said Rose.