The context of the following conversation is Carson established Kendall's identity. It wasn't easy to do and it revealed much about Kendall.:
Carson says I was finally able to figure out who Kendall was.
The friend responds How did you manage to do that?.
Carson responds Well, it wasn't easy at all. But it was useful because it revealed a lot about Kendall.
The friend responds I'm glad you were able to manage that. It sounds like it was difficult but worth it.