"They are."
His eyes settle on me.
"Daniel is an impressive young man."
I don't answer.
"He has a good head on his shoulders. He's respectful, hardworking, and comes from a strong family."
"I noticed."
"I hope you did."
He folds his arms.
"You made a good impression tonight."
I wait.
"But..."
There it is.
"...you didn't need to argue with him."
"I wasn't arguing."
"You corrected him."
"I told him how I felt."
"You contradicted him in front of everyone."
I stare at him.
"He said I'd probably quit working once I got married."
"And?"
"I don't want to."
Dad's jaw tightens.
"You're nineteen."
"I know how old I am."
"You don't always know what's best for you."
I blink.
"What?"
"A husband changes your priorities."
"They're my priorities."
"They will become your family's priorities."
