Question: My God, to have been so near! Dr. Hall looked bewildered.
Dr. Hall didn't understand how it could have happened so close by.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: I could see at the time you didn't care a twopenny dip for me!"
I was beginning to suspect that you probably don't care for me like you say.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Panic replaced his feeling of relief.
As the storm backtracked, he panicked.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell