Question: If "James asked Robert for a favor but he was refused.", can we conclude that "Robert was refused."?
Answer: no

Question: If "By rolling over in her upper berth, Tatyana could look over the edge of it and see her mother plainly. How very small and straight and rigid she lay in the bunk below! Her eyes were closed, but Tatyana doubted if she slept.", can we conclude that "Tatyana doubted if her mother slept."?
Answer: yes

Question: If "The woman held the girl against her chest.", can we conclude that "The woman held the girl against the girl's chest."?
Answer:
no