Problem: Continue the following story.

James needed one more book to finish inputting the data because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: book is small.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The planned audition for the new movie did not take place. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: Audition was cancelled.

Problem: Continue the following story.

William thought the shirt looked fabulous but Samuel did not. 
Here's how I want to continue it:
William bought the nice shirt.