Premise: So, I don't think the request for more numbers is simply the idiosyncrasy of an old economist.

Hypothesis: The old economist must have a good reason for the request for more numbers and this is not one of his idiosyncracies.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: There was no one in the hall, and we went straight up to the attic.

Hypothesis: The hall was empty of other people.
Answer: yes

Premise: This is not to say that rich people don't love their kids.

Hypothesis: The children know they are loved.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: uh oh Dean uh Kratz or Kranz or

Hypothesis: His name is Dean Kratz or Dean Kranz, I think.
Answer: yes