Premise: That butler's an old friend of mine I bet he knew who I was, though he didn't let on.

Hypothesis: The butler and I have known each other for twenty years.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: After breakfast, Dorcas came up to me rather mysteriously, and asked if she might have a few words with me.

Hypothesis: I was approached after breakfast by Dorcas, who asked to speak to me privately.
Answer: yes

Premise: Dave had noticed that the last winter in Chicago had definitely shown that Uncle David's predictions were coming true.

Hypothesis: Dave noticed that Uncle David's predictions about winter were coming true.
Answer: yes

Premise: Any substantial benefit reform should be coupled with adequate and effective cost containment measures to avoid worsening Medicare's long-range financial condition.

Hypothesis: The government will allow Medicare to go broke.
Answer: no