If she did not think this sheet was necessary then all she had to do was take it off again, as it was clear enough that it was no pleasure for Gregor to cut himself off so completely. She left the sheet where it was. Gregor even thought he glimpsed a look of gratitude one time when he carefully looked out from under the sheet to see how his sister liked the new arrangement.
Si, en opinión de la hermana, esa sábana no hubiese sido necesaria, podría haberla retirado, porque estaba suficientemente claro que Gregorio no se aislaba por gusto, pero dejó la sábana tal como estaba, e incluso Gregorio creyó adivinar una mirada de gratitud cuando, con cuidado, levantó la cabeza un poco para ver cómo acogía la hermana la nueva disposición.