Such was the characteristic of Helen's discourse on that, to me, memorable evening; her spirit seemed hastening to live within a very brief span as much as many live during a protracted existence.
En aquella memorable velada, me parecía que el espíritu de Helen vivía con la intensidad de quien prefiere concentrar sus sensaciones en un término breve antes que arrastrarlas, apagadas, a lo largo de muchos años anodinos.