There's really no way for me to know, and I certainly don't want to act without a better idea of the situation.' White bit his lip, thinking.
I wanted to know more about the situation but didn't want to ask. 
mnli hypothesis: I wanted to know more about the situation but didn't want to ask.  premise: There's really no way for me to know, and I certainly don't want to act without a better idea of the situation.' White bit his lip, thinking.