Question

Absence might have weakened his regard, and convenience might have determined him to overcome it, but that such a regard had formerly existed she could not bring herself to doubt.

Accepted Answer

La ausencia podía haber debilitado su interés y por conveniencia podría haberse decidido a ponerle fin, pero que tal interés había existido, de eso no podía dudar aunque lo intentara.

Back	Absence might have weakened his regard, and convenience might have determined him to overcome it, but that such a regard had formerly existed she could not bring herself to doubt.
Front	La ausencia podía haber debilitado su interés y por conveniencia podría haberse decidido a ponerle fin, pero que tal interés había existido, de eso no podía dudar aunque lo intentara.

Podía Interés Absence Weakened Regard Convenience Determined Overcome