I declined her offer, but I was deeply touched. I was expecting to be reprimanded. I was expecting pity and disappointment, and I was shown compassion and human warmth, and I'm forever grateful for that first exchange.
Rechacé su oferta, pero me conmovió. Esperaba ser reprendido. Esperaba lástima y decepción y recibí compasión y calidez humana y estoy eternamente agradecido por ese intercambio.