human
But Gerard's mother will never let him marry you,
gpt
He will prevail on her; that's his concern. I've a dowry of two millions, and two millions can settle many things.
human
Do you now want to libel him, and say that he's marrying you for your money?
gpt
No, indeed! Gerard's a very nice and honest fellow. He loves me and he's marrying me for myself. But, after all, he isn't rich; he still has no assured position, although he's thirty-six; and there may well be some advantage in a wife who brings you wealth as well as happiness. For, you hear, mamma, it's happiness I'm bringing him, real happiness, love that's shared and is certain of the future.