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A provincial family grapples with a daughter's engagement to a wealthy, charismatic nobleman whose gambling and extravagance divide opinion among relatives. Some warn that his dissipation endangers the household's future, while others trust his charm and honor. The narrative examines tensions between romantic idealism and practical prudence, portraying the woman's steadfastness, the guardians' anxieties, and the social rituals that shape courtship, inheritance, and the risks of marrying for passion within a conservative social circle.
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