A Happy Ending by Anton Chekhov. Short summary

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An ober-conductor decides to get married and tells the matchmaker his preferences. When he finds out how much the matchmaker gets, he offers her his hand and heart.

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Ober-conductor Stychkin has a matchmaker and matchmaker Lyubov Grigorievna sitting at his place.

A fifty-two-year-old man tells the woman that he has decided to get married. He says that he does not need a beautiful and intelligent girl. It is better if she is not too smart, then she will idolize her husband.

In addition, the future wife should not be rich, he does not want to live off his wife, because Stychkin has a good salary and has savings. But he does not want a poor woman either.

The matchmaker agrees to find him a bride and voices the cost of their services. Stychkin is surprised at how expensive they are. He wonders how much she earns.

When the matchmaker names the amount, the man thinks. He tells her how much he makes and asks her to marry him. By combining her earnings, they can live comfortably. Besides, he likes her gravity and solidity.

The matchmaker is embarrassed, giggles and agrees.