"Blake L Wilfong - The Good Witch" - читать интересную книгу автора (Wilfong Blake L)

Sheila Marsh was examining financial statements in her office when the intercom
buzzed. It was the receptionist:
"Dr. Marsh, there's a Mr. Beelzebub here to see you. I--I think he's a singing
telegram or something."
Sheila sighed. "Send him in and hold all calls."
The Prince of Darkness entered and angrily slammed the door behind him. He had
dispensed with disguises: the horns, glowing eyes, and forked tail were all
plainly visible. He pounded a taloned fist on Sheila's desk. "What are you doing
this time?"
"I'm the president and CEO of Marsh Miracle Cures, Inc.," Sheila answered
calmly. "I use the 'spell of sickness' you gave me to make my patients' viruses
and bacteria sick. This enables my patients' own immune systems to overcome
infections. The technique is similar to the use of antibiotics, but much more
effective."
Satan scowled. "No doubt the profits go to charity," he said sarcastically. "No
doubt the patients' prior physicians are unhappy. And no doubt several major
manufacturers of antibiotics are becoming more discontented by the minute."
Sheila nodded. "Good for you! You're learning!" she said brightly.
"You are clever, Sheila," admitted the Prince of Darkness. "But not clever
enough. I hereby retract the 'spell of sickness' and give you the 'spell of
toadmaking'. The words of the spell are bufonis sacaru." The Devil smiled
devilishly. "All you can do now is turn things into toads. I'll wager you can't
think of a way to use that spell to do good deeds!"
"No problem," said Sheila, rising from her chair and pointing a finger at Satan.
"Bufonis sacaru!"
Poof! Satan became an unhappy and discontented toad.
A horned toad, of course.


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