<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishNi kweli kwamba sikuelewa maana yake, lakini nilijisifu kwamba kwa jibu la Lawrence, na labda kwa uchunguzi wa kiufundi kidogo kutoka kwangu, ningeweza kutambua umuhimu wake.  <response>: It was true that I did not quite gather its purport, but I flattered myself that by Lawrences reply, and perhaps a little skillful cross-examination on my part, I should soon perceive its significance. 