input question: I remembered Mary as she lay white and exhausted on the sofa, listening, listening. If this premise is true, does that tell us:"Mary sat on the sofa as she listened."?

output answer: no

input question: You may have to share the three fine little beaches with a few cheerful fishermen. If this premise is true, does that tell us:"The beach has to be shared with some fishermen. "?

output answer: yes

input question: To carry out its important function of restoring investor confidence, the SEC may not always be able to attract the right people and retain them under the existing structure. If this premise is true, does that tell us:"The SEC, at times, chooses people who are not 100% qualified for their position to be a part of the organization, even though it isn't completely wise to do so if they wish to be able to continue running the organization."?

output answer: it is not possible to tell

input question: It is, however, best to reserve your accommodation in forest rest-houses in advance of your journey. If this premise is true, does that tell us:"There's no need to make reservations in the forest rent-houses before you get there."?

output answer:
no