Question:
My friend, replied Poirot, "I do not know what you are talking about."

Does it follow that "I suspected that Poirot was lying to me."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Since no cars are allowed on the island, it has the feel of a bustling, old-fashioned beach community.

Does it follow that "Cars are not permitted on the island."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
The large man stepped forward and picked her up in a hug.

Does it follow that "The big man stepped forward and slapped her across the face."?
Answer:
no

Question:
That's the way we do it, you know. He tapped with his finger on the table, and Tuppence felt again the intense power that radiated from the man.

Does it follow that "The man was smoking a cigar as he tapped his finger on the table. "?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell