Paula could not help herself. It was just the way she was. Others might say they hated her and mean it.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "others hated Paula"?
Yes

He 'd gone. Philip had to get them back. His Dad would kill him if he found that he 'd taken them.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Philip had taken them"?
Yes

B: Right. And they repacked the wheel bearings. A: and they repacked the the wheel bearings. Yeah but, uh, I've had considerable experience. you might say I'm, uh, uh, good back yard mechanic

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "she is a good back yard mechanic"?
Yes

Merrill dropped into her chair. That altercation with Luke had drained her. She might have known that he would never divulge his relationship with Elise.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Luke would never divulge his relationship with Elise"?
Yes