Answer: Mrs Pringles knows that Farnsworth is rich and has a lot of influence in the city. This is evident in the part where Mrs Pringles says this she put Elaine next to Farnsworth as the man is worth millions. Mr Farnsworth is also influential, through his influence the prince of Wales made it to the dinner. These qualities, Riches and Influence were what was making Mrs Pringles to push for a marriage between her daughter Elaine and Mr Farnsworth.
