"However, I'm going to lay my cards on the table first: if you want to be with me, I will never accept those two children! Besides, we can forget about the bride price. After all, a person of my standing is willing to take you in—it's your good fortune! And you're not... well, anyway, you know what I mean."
"Also, although our family has money and yours is poor, if you step through our door, our family's money won't just be handed out to outsiders."
"I'm sure you can understand that."
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