Problem: Continue the following story.

Rebecca is not rich but Mary is very much so, and so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Rebecca goes back home to a hovel and not a mansion.

Problem: Continue the following story.

While grilling outside, he moved the steaks from the grill to the plate, so the 
Here's how I want to continue it: plate became full.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Doing well in college came easier to Joel than Jeffrey because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Joel was studious and persistent.