I have only had four children, but I am pleased to say I have had what
we call comfortable times. But I must tell you, since I had my second
one, my husband has only earned 16s. a week. I have had a very hard
struggle to get through, but, thank the Lord, I have done it. If the
Maternity Benefit had been in force, then it would have made it much
better. I think the scheme is a beautiful thing, and I think the women
should have it. But we have not all got the same kind of husbands.
Mine is a very good husband. I was very queer after my last was born,
but what could you wonder at--that money to keep six of us? But we are
getting over the hardest place, I hope. My eldest is thirteen.
_Wages 16s. to 22s.; four children._