The Early Bird Gets the Rent Reduction

Nearly every month, the apartment newsletter states that residents who pay their rent by the first of the month are eligible for a drawing, for which the prize is a $25 discount on the following month's rent.  I've pondered how they draw the winner from the group, but I've never held my breath in anticipation of my name being selected.  Today, I saw the wizard behind the curtain.  (Yes, I know I'm mixing up cliches now.)

As the apartment manager filled out my receipt this afternoon, she looked up at me and said, "Cap'n, you always pay your rent on time.  Congratulations.  You're this month's winner."

I figured it would be something a little more complicated than that!