The constant attention of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dashwood to his wishes, which proceeded not merely from interest, but from goodness of heart, gave him every degree of solid comfort which his age could receive; and the cheerfulness of the children added a relish to his existence.
La constante atención que el señor Henry Dashwood y su esposa prestaban a sus deseos, nacida no del mero interés sino de la bondad de sus corazones, hizo su vida confortable en todo aquello que, por su edad, podía convenirle; y la alegría de los niños añadía nuevos deleites a su existencia.