Phyllis, Henry Rule, in his study of "Hadleyburg," suggests that young Sam remembered his mother complaining that no one prayed for Satan. In Sunday School, young Sam wanted to write a biography of Satan, but was barred from doing it by his Sunday School teacher. I am at home and don't have the complete biblio. on Rule's article. Let me know if you are interested and I'll get the info for you. Hope this helps. Paul P. Reuben California State U., Stanislaus