[The fruits and snacks are nice and he waits patiently until he's set everything out and started the conversation.]
I do.
[He clears his throat, sitting straight and looking at him in the eye.]
I wish to ask for your permission to wed your brother.
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[The fruits and snacks are nice and he waits patiently until he's set everything out and started the conversation.]
I do.
[He clears his throat, sitting straight and looking at him in the eye.]
I wish to ask for your permission to wed your brother.