The elder spoke to Jasmine in a fatherly tone, assuring her of their kind and friendly intentions. He acknowledged her reservations about the proposed marriage and expressed his desire to have a peaceful conversation with her to talk about any concerns.
"Jasmine, my dear, we've come with the best of intentions. I understand you may have some concerns about this marriage. I'd like the chance to talk with you calmly and see if we can deal with any misunderstandings. I genuinely believe this is a wonderful match in every way. If, after our discussion, you still feel strongly against it, rest assured, we won't force you into anything you don't wish for."
Once the elder had finished speaking, many other Swafford family members began talking at once. They tried to reason with Jasmine and gave
