human
The last words my wife said to me were, that I should settle something about the marriage of your nephew and my daughter; and as we can talk it over in a friendly manner among ourselves, perhaps we had better make some arrangement.
gpt
Well, said Humeed Khan,
human
No, no, no! cried both,
gpt
added Abbas Khan, gravely,
human
I have fully considered the matter, and have come to the conclusion that it would be better for us both that we continue to be separate.
gpt
And what is to become of Sukeena, Meeah? Is she never to have a husband?
human
She has, or will have, much wealth, replied the young Khan;
gpt
That is true, said Zyn Khan;
human
Of course it might, said Humeed Khan;
gpt
Well, returned Zyn Khan,
human
I can guess what that will be. Sukeena-bee has not grown more beautiful since I left her, and I love you, Meeah, too well, and her too well--for is she not my only child?--to join you together to hate each other all your lives! The old adage, 'Pigeons mate with pigeons, and hawks with hawks,' suits you exactly. My dame can look about for one of our own clan, who are poor enough, but they have the breeding she likes best, and Sukeena will be rich. Now, Humeed Khan, do not be offended if I speak bluntly. My lady is fond of money, and so is Sukeena. Suppose you offer something for the marriage expenses, and I think it will be accepted.
gpt
Good! cried Humeed Khan, laughing.
human
I will send five thousand rupees gladly.
gpt
And I, added Abbas Khan,
human
Enough, O generous friends! cried Zyn Khan.
gpt
There may be some difficulty, perhaps; but, after all, Inshalla! a man is master in his own household.
human
Let her die, since thou hast not spirit enough to help her.