江苏省建筑创作奖:下面这段话有不懂的地方,请教一下.

"Oh, thanks," he said. "Philip was wearing an old pair of nice looking boots, and when I mentioned that I liked the style, he told me that some fifteen years ago he'd had them made for him. I thought, What a great idea." Laughing playfully he said, "So, I ordered a pair custom made just for me." He looked down at the fine leather cowboy boots he sported, then hopped to his feet to model them with a cocky smile, saying, "It's amazing what $300 can buy!" He grew thoughtful and added, "In the process of spending the $300, I learned to like myself. Giving is about appreciating. One benefit of having money is for stuff like this," he said, pointing to his boots, "and also to use for others. It's been a long time — if there ever was a time — since I enjoyed myself more than I did assisting Philip to have better vision and a better life or even the mother in the store, though a hundred dollars won't go very far with growing children. Thanks for leading me to the experience. I needed it. It was a godsend, really. Now, do you know any great women?" he asked lightheartedly. "I'd sure like to meet the right woman!"