How many goats are YOU worth?

The estimated value of one's daughter, often before being sent off to marriage.

Father: How many goats are YOU worth?

Daughter: ...Well, maybe, 3 goats... and perhaps a sheep or cow?

Father: What is this, prostitution?!? I will take no less than 13 goats, 2 cows, and a sheep! Do you understand? Find a rich man who will comply.

Daughter: ...Oh, oh-ohk...

by ForYou,Jmu June 29, 2010