英文短篇故事（纽约）78 Invest $2 in the Lottery (1)

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 　　"Are you going¹ to play this week? I need your $2," said² John. Joe said, "I think I'll pass this week." John said, "Are you sure? This might³ be our week. I've got⁴ a feeling⁵." Joe said, "You've had⁶ 'a feeling' every week for the last year." They both laughed. Every Monday, John collected $2 each from 11 coworkers. They played the lottery⁷ twice⁸ a week, every week. Sometimes one coworker skipped a game or two. They had never won⁹ more than a few¹⁰ dollars. This week, five of the regular¹¹ players¹² chose not to play. "I'm tired of not winning," said Bill¹³. "Two dollars every week adds up. I think I'm going to take a break for a whole¹⁴ month." Mort wanted to play, but he didn't have any cash¹⁵ on him. John said, "I'll put $2 in for you. You can pay¹⁶ me back later¹⁷." Mort thanked him.