They're... new money. [He can't insult most of the family too much. After all, they're very likely to be his in-laws before too long.] Old money that... chose poorly, that is, and the present patriarch is attempting to regain that status.

Doing well enough, too. [David had to respect the effort, at least.]

The girl's case is, of course, unfortunate. They'd be wiser to cut ties, but I suppose there is something to be said of filial loyalty. [But this, at least, toed the line.]