Lottery

In the small town of Dale in Norway, the Hansen family anxiously awaited the return of Ole Gun. Ole had set sail to Newfoundland to fish in order to raise funds for his marriage to Irna, promising to return after a year. However, as the year passed, Ole never returned. Prior to this, Irna had received a letter from Ole, ending with a mention of a secret, but without specifying what it was.Irna's brother, Ruel, was going to pick up a guest, and Irna accompanied him. In a rapid current, they rescued the guest-Mr. Hogg. To repay the Hansen family, Mr. Hogg helped inquire about Ole's whereabouts, but the news he brought was devastating. Later, the Navy Department sent a letter containing a lottery ticket, which bore Ole's farewell message to Irna.The unusual story of the lottery ticket and the love story of Ole and Irna spread, greatly increasing the value of the ticket. Years earlier, Irna's mother had owed money to a usurer, who,a* e ed by repayment, shamelessly took possession of the lottery ticket. However, once in his hands, the ticket became worthless. Eventually, Mr. Hogg purchased the ticket.To fulfill Ole's last wish, Irna traveled to the lottery drawing. An unexpected event occurred...The novel praises the noble sentiments of ordinary Norwegians, who are loyal to love and friendship, with rich and vivid brushstrokes, while condemning the greed and cunning of the usurer.