Problem: Continue the following story.

John was putting together pieces to a crib for the room but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: crib was too wide.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The diner had to pay more taxes than the restaurant because the business at the 
Here's how I want to continue it: diner was booming.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary always did well in school but Victoria did not because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Mary has excellent reading skills.