Sentence:  That period of infatuation was not unrelieved by a certain amount of self-introspection on my part. I kept account of every <WSD>farthing</WSD> I spent, and my expenses were carefully calculated. Every little item such as omnibus fares or postage or a couple of coppers spent on newspapers, would be entered, and the balance struck every evening before going to bed. That habit has stayed with me ever since, and I know that as a result, though I have had to handle public funds amounting to lakhs, I have succeeded in exercising strict economy in their disbursement, and instead of outstanding debts have had invariably a surplus balance in respect of all the movements I have led. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.