Logic Problem

     [A very short story for you today. – FWP]

     The atheist eyed the vial of elixir warily. “What does it do?”
     The salesman replied in a monotone. “It bestows physical immortality and permanent, youthful vitality.”
     “Why haven’t you taken it?”
     The salesman smiled. “What makes you think I haven’t?”
     “All right, what’s the price?”
     The smile faded. “Is any price too high for immortality and unending youth?”
     The atheist crossed his arms and waited.
     “Oh… all right.” The salesman’s lips twitched in irritation. “The price is your immortal soul.”
     The atheist peered at him for a moment, chuckled, and said “Sorry, no sale.”
     “What? Why not?”
     “I don’t care for the price.” The atheist turned and started away.
     The salesman reached out and halted him. “But you don’t believe in the soul!”
     The atheist grinned.
     “I do now.”

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