"I am delighted to see you," said she, pressing my hand warmly. "You will, I am sure, forgive anything that may be wanting in our arrangements, when you consider the blow which has come so suddenly upon us."
Estoy segura que sabrá disculpar las deficiencias que encuentre, teniendo en cuenta la desgracia tan repentina que nos ha ocurrido. ––Querida señora ––dije––.