d) What was Colonel's condition to allow Hughie to marry his daughter?
Answers
What was the condition laid down for Hughie to marry Laura? Answer: Laura's father, a retired Colonel, put a condition for the marriage of Hughie and Laura. He asked Hughie to earn ten thousand pounds of his own and then come to him with the proposal of marriage.
Concept Introduction
The narrative "The Model Millionaire" is about Hughie Erskine, a lovely young man who was liked and appreciated by everyone for his modest attitude but not for his fortune. Despite his efforts, he was not successful. In the narrative, he was moved to tears when he saw an elderly beggar masquerading as a model for his artist buddy. He handed the beggar the most valuable coin in his purse. The story's finale was Hughie discovering that the beggar was actually Baron Hausberg.
Explanation
Hughie and Laura's marriage was subject to a stipulation imposed by Laura's father, a retired Colonel. He urged Hughie to earn ten thousand pounds on his own before approaching him with a marriage proposal.
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