The opera "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with a young girl sent to America to make money for her poor family back in Europe. A virtuous girl, she tries to make an honest way in the world, but the letters from home, combined with the hunger of the streets around her, lead her astray. For example: she is offered work as a 'dancer' (ahem), but declines; shortly thereafter, a letter arrives from her family, warning her against the sin of pride, so she takes the job.