Between the brandy which was smoothing out the harsh contours of remorse and Rhett's mocking but comforting words, the pale specter of Frank was receding into shadows. Perhaps Rhett was right.

那白兰地已逐渐缓解了悔恨的痛楚，瑞德的话虽有讥讽的口吻，却使人感到欣慰，于是弗兰克那惨淡的阴魂也就渐渐退去，也许瑞德说得对。