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New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 8, 20 February 1892, Page 176

Home Life in Gaol.—A physician sentenced for two years for malpractice, who had been noted for his enjoyment of the luxuries of existence, said : •It is a great mistake you fellows make in thinking you are inflicting punishment when you send men here. I have been here a year, and can truly say I have enjoyed it so much that I shall not feel sorry if my pardon is not obtained. You see, it has been vacation, with just enough to do to amuse me. The novels in the prison library are entertaining, and I am very fond of dominoes and draughts, and find some first-rate players among the men. Now if it strikes me in this way, who have been accustomed to every luxury, how must it be to the poor devils who never have a square meal outside? Do you wonder that they flock by hundreds and thousands to the gaols in winter ’ My only surprise is that you can keep any of them out at all.’