Consider the premise. Does the hypothesis stand independently without contradicting or following it? Premise: And really it's a great relief to think he's going, Hastings, continued my honest friend.  Hypothesis: My honest friend expressed gratitude upon hearing that the man would be leaving.
And really it's a great relief to think he's going, Hastings, continued my honest friend. ###My honest friend expressed gratitude upon hearing that the man would be leaving.