Problem: Continue the following story.

The wood paint brushes work better for Alice than the metal ones, so the 
Here's how I want to continue it: metal ones are likely cheaper.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The chef made spaghetti for Emily but not Monica because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Monica did not order it off the menu.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Austen and Sara were tired of clothes cluttering their home but kept the gifts because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
gifts were sparse.