"I can understand well," he said in a whisper, "what your present feelings are; but I do not think you will be really angry with me because I have been unable to repress my joy at what I cannot but regard as your release from a great misfortune." 
"I can understand well," he whispered, "what your present feelings are; but I do not think you will be really angry with me because I have been unable to repress my joy at your release from a great misfortune." 