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“I told her exactly the same thing, but she says that they have enough
wealth to last them a few lifetimes and that what they’re searching for is hon-
esty and virtue in a girl, which are treasures both in this life and the next!”
“Well, she can see how destitute we are. Our daughter has no dowry, and
her greatest asset is indeed her chastity and honesty, which is obvious to God
and not dependent on my judgment!” he said, hoping that his words would
be imprinted on the cheating partners’ consciences without him having to
disgrace them publicly.
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