Would a well-to-do white man actually marry an asian woman or would he prefer a white woman?

I think it depend on each persons family. If your family would frown upon it, you probably will not marry someone of a differant race, unless you just want to tick you family off. LOL! The area of the country you are from can also have an influance on it. In the South, where I am from it is generally very unacceptable to marry or even date across race lines. You can be friends but not lovers. Go figure.