Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary was able to lay down a better floor than Cynthia although 
Here's how I want to continue it: Cynthia had worked as a carpenter.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Carly used the puppet to entertain people at the fair, although the 
Here's how I want to continue it: puppet was sad.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The crab fled the filthy water for the fresh seaweed.  The 
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water made him as miserable as a crab could be.