People are not so honest as they once were.人们并不像过去那样诚实了。
The temptation to steal is greater than ever before--especially in large shops.偷窃的诱惑力比以往任何时候都大——尤其是在大商店里。
A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman who always went into a large store on Monday mornings.最近，一个侦探盯上了一个穿着讲究的女人，她总是在星期一上午去一家大商场。
One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop than usual when the woman came in, so it was easier for the detective to watch her.一个星期一，商店里的人比往常少，这时那个女人走了进来，侦探更容易监视她了。
The woman first bought a few small articles.那女人先买了几个小件物品。
After a little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to an assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible.过了一会儿，她选了商场里最贵的一件裙子，把它交给一个售货员。售货员以最快的速度为她包好了衣服。
Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop without paying.然后，那个女人拿过包裹没付钱就走出了商店。
When she was arrested, the detective found out that the shop assistant was her daughter.当她被逮捕时，侦探发现那个售货员原来是她的女儿。
The girl 'gave' her mother a free dress once a week!这个姑娘每周“送”给她母亲一件免费的连衣裙！