The fact that he had sent the money and that she had received it worked to the ease of his mind, for, as the thought that he had done it receded, his chagrin at it grew less and his hope of peace more.

• 他送去了钱，她也收下了，这个事实使他心安了。 他不再去想钱是被迫送去的，所以他的懊恼就减轻了，同时对和解的希望也增加了。