Problem: Continue the following story.

It was more expensive to crochet the shawl than the poncho, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: poncho required less yarn.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Nelson nonchalantly told Ian that he had been dumping Acetone in his yard.  
Here's how I want to continue it: Nelson was careless.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The maid tried to put the dishes away in the cabinets but the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
dishes were too large.