"With all due respect, you have an advantage with me as opposed to someone who answers your advert by mail. You already know what I look like. You know how much I'd be worth. I am not a toad, am I?" She crossed her arms and finally seemed to show some backbone for herself. She didn't know if it was the newfound independence or what, but she was going to state her case, by god.

"We would have ninety days to decide if we are compatible, yes? We could get to know one another in that time. It would be proper. I want it to be more than just a marriage of convenience but it would serve both of our purposes either way."