True there are worse crimes, but being a poor parent is not one that can be excused. You should be looking to improve your daughter's life, not making excuses for your own inability to improve yourself.

I am hardly marrying your daughter for money, sir. I have a great deal of it. My father's company has many offices all over the world, including New York. I am quite a good "catch". Your daughter is getting someone she loves who can keep her in the lifestyle to which she is accustomed. I think, personally, she has done very well for herself.