That her sister's affections WERE calm, she dared not deny, though she blushed to acknowledge it; and of the strength of her own, she gave a very striking proof, by still loving and respecting that sister, in spite of this mortifying conviction.
Que los sentimientos de su hermana eran apacibles, no osaba negarlo, aunque le avergonzaba reconocerlo; y de la fuerza de los propios tenía una prueba incontrovertible, puesto que seguía amando y respetando a esa hermana a pesar de este humillante convencimiento.