The Lottery

“It’s a secret. Don’t tell anyone!” Maya crossed her heart. “I swear. I won’t tell anyone. What’s the secret?”

Tina looked around. She wanted to be sure that no one could hear her. Then she whispered into Maya’s ear: “My parents won the lottery. We’re rich!”...

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