Hire a professional to assess not only your load needs (see No. 5), but also the logistics of installing a generator in your home. If you're planning on connecting to your local natural gas system, you'll need a high-pressure, high-volume line.
Mr. Graves is the town postmaster and one of the most powerful men in the village and in the running of the lottery, second only to Mr. Summers. His name, graves, provides a dark counterpart to that of Mr. Summers, with at least two layers of meaning. To begin with, he is a grave or serious man carrying out a serious task:
He's 91. This year will be his last check. After all this time the furor has died down. I reflect on this and the fact that I wish all the best to the winners and hope they do succeed in remaining anonymous. And I hope their lottery win really does allow them to realize their dreams. By the way, if you're wondering whether I buy lottery tickets, the answer is no.