Word of all this had reached Diana, an unusually passionate, impulsive woman; she had written to him in unusually passionate, impulsive terms and his letter was designed to do away with her resentment of what she saw not as immoral conduct {she had no particular objection to immoral conduct} but as an intolerable public affront.
Diana, a woman known for her strong emotions and impulsiveness, became aware of a situation that stirred her feelings. She responded to it with a letter filled with her characteristic passion. Her correspondence reflected the depth of her emotions, indicating her intense feelings toward the matter at hand.
In addressing her concerns, the man crafted a response aimed at alleviating Diana's resentment. He understood that her issue wasn't rooted in morality but rather stemmed from the public nature of the affront, which she found unacceptable. His letter sought to mend the rift caused by the incident, acknowledging her feelings without directly challenging her views on morality.
