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The husband expresses puzzlement about the economy of the time, arguing that it is still possible to afford tuition costs and still have enough money left over to buy a new shirt. The wife agrees that saving holds true, but unexpected expenses come up and treat oneself to something nice once in awhile.
human
My dear, I must say that I am quite puzzled by the economy of this era.
gpt
What do you mean, dear?
human
I mean, how can one afford to pay $75 for tuition and still have enough money left over to buy a new shirt? I had only $100 in my purse, and after paying for my expenses, I barely had anything left for savings.
gpt
Well, times have certainly changed since your era. Things are much more expensive now, and salaries are higher too.
human
Ah, I see. But the concept of saving still holds true, does it not?
gpt
Of course it does, dear. But sometimes unexpected expenses come up, like tuition for our child. And it's always good to treat oneself to something nice once in a while, like a new shirt.
human
I see your point, my dear. It is just a matter of balancing one's expenses and desires, like how I balanced my accounts when I was a merchant in my time.
gpt
Exactly, dear. It's all about finding that balance that works for us and our family, just like how we balance our conversations between your old fashioned ways and modern ways in this era.
human
Yes, my dear. Our conversations may be different, but our love remains the same.