Question:
The titles alone--Mars Probe Finds Kittens and Schredinger's Cat (which covers Sacajawea's Rain Bonnet and Wittgenstein's Banana)--display Martin's knack for goofy parody.

Does it follow that "The titles of Martin's work are direly serious."?
Answer:
no

Question:
'Apparently they had a Plan B,' White muttered dryly.

Does it follow that "They didn't have another plan in mind. "?
Answer:
no

Question:
When the US refused to annex Hawaii, and instead demanded the reinstitution of the Queen, the sugar industry simply declared Hawaii a Republic, with Sanford B. Dole its president.

Does it follow that "The US refused to annex Hawaii."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
I can't believe it, murmured Jane.

Does it follow that "I am very surprised by it, whispered Jane."?
Answer:
yes