He had the big paper knife in his hand, and 'Mind, Dorcas,' he says, 'you'll have to be very respectful. 
The knife in his hand was made out of paper.
mnli hypothesis: The knife in his hand was made out of paper. premise: He had the big paper knife in his hand, and 'Mind, Dorcas,' he says, 'you'll have to be very respectful. 