Question:
Asakusa is the heart of Shitamachi, the quarter best-beloved of that fractious, gossipy, prodigal population called the Edokko, who trace their downtown roots back at least three generations.

Does it follow that "The Edokko are a population that never engages in gossip."?
Answer:
no

Question:
again what are they going up to thirty bucks or something

Does it follow that "Cigarettes are going up to like 30 dollars a carton or something. "?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
"Kentucky..." Oliveri stumbled in his repetition of the word.

Does it follow that "Oliveri liked to repeat that word often."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
right oh they're getting another one later in the week there there was another one that was another storm um that was supposed to hit them like on Wednesday or something so i suspect it'll it'll wind it's way to you afterward it's not a pleasant thought so

Does it follow that "The storm may end up hitting you as well, so you should clear out."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell