Some days ago we had a talk that, I believe, led us each to a better opinion of the other.

I think that as a leader here in Bartolo and around about you're a force for good; you believe in law, order, and education; and I know, from what I've learned, that you carry many of the people on store accounts for long periods when crops are bad or when they are distressed by sickness.
I'm confident you're endeavouring to elevate them so far as possible; and I admit frankly that I've modified very greatly my first estimation of you.

That weighs in the scale against Charlie's actions.
"Then there's one kindness Charlie himself has done me, though he may not be aware of the fact.

I'll not say what it is; let it suffice that it is the case.

A very great kindness it was, indeed! I count that likewise in the opposite scale.