They may point out that their prospects for marriage will diminish if they cannot bring along a satisfactory dowry. ” Manolis, mentioned before, states: “A young man may prolong the courtship until the father of the prospective bride promises him something for her, usually real estate or a considerable amount of money.
Jau iepriekš pieminētais Manolis saka: ” Var gadīties, ka jaunietis uzsāk draudzību ar nopietniem nolūkiem, bet draudzēšanās laiku tīšuprāt paildzina, lai panāktu, ka līgavas tēvs apsola meitai dot pūrā nekustamo īpašumu vai lielu naudu.