She was judged unfit for marriage.

The logic was terrifying and flawless.

"Did you ask him?" I insisted.

"Not yet. I wanted to tell you before. »

"What if I refuse?"

At that time, my father's face was ten years old. "Then I will continue to look for a white husband, we will both know that I will fail, and you will spend your life after my death in boarding houses, dependent on the charity of parents who consider you a burden."