I surveyed him. It seemed I had found a brother: one I could be proud of,--one I could love; and two sisters, whose qualities were such, that, when I knew them but as mere strangers, they had inspired me with genuine affection and admiration.
Lo guardavo e mi pareva di aver trovato un fratello, un fratello di cui potevo essere orgogliosa e che potevo amare, due sorelle che mi avevano inspirato una profonda ammirazione.