Benjamin initially approved of the marriage but later withdrew his consent citing the differences in their "ages, nationality and temperament." Dorothy's older sister also married that year and Benjamin was  conspicuously absent from her wedding as well.
Initially, Benjamin agreed with the marriage; however, he later revoked his approval citing discrepancies in age, national origin, and temperament. His older sister also wedded that same year, and Benjamin was notably absent from her nuptials.