Somewhere in the middle of the pouring，the man introduced himself as the Devil.He said it with a disturbing pride，and Peter decided not argue.

　　“Seventy hours，” the Devil repeated as he stirred(搅拌) his tea.“That’s how long you have to save your life.”

　　Between sips，he explained the deal.The Devil had arrived precisely two days and twenty­two hours before Peter Crown was scheduled to die.But Peter could win back his life，if he could accomplish one simple task.

　　“Show me a reliable friend，” the Devil said over the ceramic(陶瓷的) clink of his cup returning to its saucer.“It can’t be a relative or a lover.Choose someone from your past，and I will grant this person’s greatest desire.Then，I will present a letter written by you，where you beg this person to give up the new gift in order to save your life.But choose carefully；on only six occasions have I seen...a reliable friend.”

　　Peter searched his past.“You’re thinking of Brian Leonard，” said the Devil.Peter didn’t know if he was guessing or reading his mind，but either way，he was right.Brian had served in the fire department alongside Peter.They had entered many burning buildings together.“He saved your life once，” the Devil announced，“and now you think he just might do it again.”

　　“I’m sure he would，” Peter replied.

　　“Sure enough to put your life on it？You have time to think it over，if you’d...”

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