This wages question is the eight hours question; and while it is a question for the men more than for the masters, it is essential they should keep clear of all misconception in deciding it.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
Mr. George's new wages fund theory is based on a precisely analogous misconception of the real conditions of the case, and is just as much in the air as his population theory.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
"I thought the same, doctor," said Hilton, smiling; "and have been making myself very miserable about what is a misconception, though Grey here owns to thinking Chum the best and truest of men."
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn