Premise:
"Of course, said Bork, who appears as a regular cast member in those situation comedies that pass as talk shows every night, vigorously extolling the virtues and honesty of Judge Starr."
Hypothesis: Bork used to work on a morning show, but made the transition to night television early this year.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"I was afraid I might be late and keep you waiting, said Tuppence gently."
Hypothesis: If Tuppence was late, they wouldn't have minded.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"Would they hail it? "
Hypothesis: They are wondering if they will hail it.
no