Petty Troubles of Married Life, First Part

Produced by Dagny; and John Bickers
A friend, in speaking to you of a young woman, says: Good family, well bred, pretty, and three hundred thousand in her own right. You have expressed a desire to meet this charming creature.
Usually, chance interviews are premeditated. And you speak with this object, who has now become very timid.
YOU.— A delightful evening!
SHE.— Oh! yes, sir.
You are allowed to become the suitor of this young person.
THE MOTHER-IN-LAW (to the intended groom).— You can't imagine how susceptible the dear girl is of attachment.
Meanwhile there is a delicate pecuniary question to be discussed by the two families.
YOUR FATHER (to the mother-in-law).— My property is valued at five hundred thousand francs, my dear madame!
YOUR FUTURE MOTHER-IN-LAW.— And our house, my dear sir, is on a corner lot.
A contract follows, drawn up by two hideous notaries, a small one, and a big one.
Then the two families judge it necessary to convoy you to the civil magistrate's and to the church, before conducting the bride to her chamber.