diff --git a/src/http/ngx_http_spdy_filter_module.c b/src/http/ngx_http_spdy_filter_module.c
index 82405d9..d1406a6 100644
--- a/src/http/ngx_http_spdy_filter_module.c
+++ b/src/http/ngx_http_spdy_filter_module.c
@@ -1141,6 +1141,11 @@
 
     wev = stream->request->connection->write;
 
+    /*
+     * This timer can only be set if the stream was delayed because of rate
+     * limit.  In that case the event should be triggered by the timer.
+     */
+
     if (!wev->timer_set) {
         wev->delayed = 0;