The 29th, he said thoughtfully, "is less than a fortnight ahead  " For a moment the German hesitated.
The 29th is not far off. The German paused for a few seconds.
mnli hypothesis: The 29th is not far off. The German paused for a few seconds. premise: The 29th, he said thoughtfully, "is less than a fortnight ahead  " For a moment the German hesitated.