George Bernard Shaw. The profession of Mrs. Warren (№ 415094)

Well, what have they achieved with their honesty? One worked in a white lead factory for twelve hours a day for nine shillings a week, until she died of lead poisoning. Another was always taken as an example to us because she married a food warehouse worker and kept his room and three boys clean and tidy for eighteen shillings a week ... until her husband got drunk. Was it worth it to be honest?