Well, the honey will long have disappeared, but what about the "...plenty of money, wrapped up in a five-pound note."?
Helga and Honi's observations of Husband's way back when, must take into account that they made a major contribution to the current state of affairs!
In my case I was 20, 6'0", 185, tan and well muscled, and made good money for the financial commitments I had.
Now I'm 69, 5'10.5", pale, pudgy and paid for 4 kids. Mom was a poor cook, SWMBO made me the man I me today!
Ivan