Finally, it’s the day of the Lottery and people start to gather around in the square, while Davey is anxiously waiting for the ceremony to begin. Mr. Summers and Mr. Graves brought the three-legged stool up to the center of the gathering and Mr. Summers asked, “Can I have a volunteer to make the stool steady?” Secretively knowing that it is all a part of his plan, Davey steps up to the stool and responses “I will!”
One by one each family comes forward and pick their ticket anxiously waiting to see whom has the black spot as Mr. Summers talks to members of each family. “All right, fellows. Who is it?” Mr. Summers inquires. There is silence over the crowd and then gasps as everyone realizes that they all have black spots! “What is this Summers?” screams Mr. Graves. “There was only one black spot in the box last night!” People start arguing and yelling at each other, when Davey says, “I guess everyone is the winner of this Lottery.” Mr. Summers says, “Davey, you did this! Why?” “I will tell you. Years ago I watched this town murder my mother and every year since someone else suffered the indigent of being stoned to death. Furthermore, the stoning of innocent people must end today! Actually, I want to read to you a letter that I discovered in the Library archives written on June 27th, 1692; the date of the first Lottery.”
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I created the story that you, God, wanted us to sacrifice someone in your name in order to keep the town in your good graces. However, the real reason is so that I could obtain land from the individual who is chosen to die. I know greed has taken over my life and removed me from your service. Please forgive me! In your name, Pastor