I had been struggling with tears for some time: I had taken great pains to repress them, because I knew he would not like to see me weep. Now, however, I considered it well to let them flow as freely and as long as they liked. If the flood annoyed him, so much the better.
Hasta entonces yo había reprimido mis lágrimas, temiendo que le disgustasen, pero ahora no tenía por qué contenerlas.