He seemed really anxious to accommodate them and the whole of his letter was written in so friendly a style as could not fail of giving pleasure to his cousin; more especially at a moment when she was suffering under the cold and unfeeling behaviour of her nearer connections.
Parecía realmente ansioso de acomodarlas, y toda su carta estaba redactada en un estilo tan amistoso que no podía sino complacer a su prima, en especial en un momento en que sufría por el comportamiento frío e insensible de sus parientes más cercanos.