Jack Shepherd

The intemperate classes may resent restriction, but it remains necessary in their own interests.

I don't suppose many people read Harrison Ainsworth's novels today, but I remember a striking passage in Jack Shepherd where Mrs. Shepherd justifies herself to her friend Wood, the carpenter, who has told her that Gin Lane is the nearest road to the churchyard.

It is worth quoting.

It may be, but if it shortens the distance and lightens the journey, I care not, retorted the widow.

The intemperate classes may resent restriction, but it remains necessary in their own interests.

I don't suppose many people read Harrison Ainsworth's novels today, but I remember a striking passage in Jack Shepherd where Mrs. Shepherd justifies herself to her friend Wood, the carpenter, who has told her that Gin Lane is the nearest road to the churchyard.

It is worth quoting.

It may be, but if it shortens the distance and lightens the journey, I care not, retorted the widow.