but how could they not realize?


Not to victim-blame, at all. But, your family is newly wealthy, and a bunch of white men suddenly fall head over heels and latch on. How was that fishy to no one in the family? Seems like they'd have felt more comfortable and safe only being with their own.

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People let their guard down more easily than they realize sometimes.

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I think everybody knew, including the women getting married. But individually it seemed like a good deal to marry an atractive white guy.

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I believe they needed a white ‘guardian’ to access their wealth.

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i thought the same thing. follow the money.

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