A generosity evinced in such a manner as to elude all tokens of gratitude, implied a sort of disdain for those on whom the obligation was conferred, which in Cyrus Harding's eyes marred, in some degree, the worth of the benefit.
Una generosidad que toma sus disposiciones para eludir toda muestra de gratitud, revelaba una especie de desdén hacia los agradecidos, que disminuía a los ojos de Ciro Smith el valor del beneficio.