[But the second part actually makes him pause, because he was expecting more glibness, and not an actual acknowledgement and offer of assistance. So it takes him a second to reply, and when he does, he sounds tired.]
... Thank you. If you can spare a moment, I think it may help a good deal to discuss the situation.
crystal.
[But the second part actually makes him pause, because he was expecting more glibness, and not an actual acknowledgement and offer of assistance. So it takes him a second to reply, and when he does, he sounds tired.]
... Thank you. If you can spare a moment, I think it may help a good deal to discuss the situation.