Elijah doesn't lack money, he lacks identity and status.
If his family could produce an official, who would dare to mock him as a nouveau riche in the future?
Yes, a son-in-law is also family, that's correct.
But just now, General Massena said Twait could give up the opportunity to be an official, and he couldn't hold back immediately.
Massena looked at Elijah in confusion, then turned to Old Twait: "This gentleman is?"
"General, this is Mr. Richter. He is..." The old tailor hesitated halfway, knowing that his son liked Richter's daughter, but Mr. Richter might not necessarily favor him, especially since he was now handicapped.
Elijah also looked nervously at the tailor, fearing he might say something to ruin his chances.
Sergeant Twait, being a soldier at heart, said straightforwardly: "General, I am in love with Mr. Richter's daughter. I think, he should be here to see me."
