人们不如从前那么诚实了。
People are not so honest as they once were.
偷窃的诱惑比以往任何时候都更大——尤其是在大商店里。
The temptation to steal is greater than ever before--especially in large shops.
一名侦探最近一直在监视一位衣着讲究的女士，她每逢周一早上总是进入一家大商店。
A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman who always went into a large store on Monday mornings.
某个星期一，那位女士走进来时，店里的人比平时少，所以侦探更容易监视她。
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.
这名女子首先买了几件小商品。
The woman first bought a few small articles.
过了一会儿，她挑选了店里最贵的裙子之一，并把它递给一名店员，那名店员尽快为她包装好了。
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.
然后这名女子径直拿起包裹，不付钱就走出了商店。
Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop without paying.
当她被捕后，侦探发现那名店员竟是她的女儿。
When she was arrested, the detective found out that the shop assistant was her daughter.
这个女孩每周都"送给"她母亲一件免费的裙子！
The girl 'gave' her mother a free dress once a week!