Premise:
"Something ripped and splattered and blacked out in an unbearable welter of agony."
Hypothesis: The ripping was a tomato sauce sachet which had exploded viciously.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"Generally speaking, there are three routes to equal access for those who cannot afford legal the public defender's office (for criminal- cases); legal services (federally funded); and the local bar associations that coordinate pro bono work."
Hypothesis: Those who can't afford legal services should avoid the public defenders office at all costs.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"A young and rather scared looking nurse appeared with a bottle which she proffered to Nibs, who waved her towards Cynthia with the somewhat enigmatical remark: "I'm not really here to-day." Cynthia took the bottle and examined it with the severity of a judge. "
Hypothesis: Cynthia examined the bottle for signs of tampering.
it is not possible to tell