In this task, you will be shown a short story with a beginning, two potential middles, and an ending. Your job is to choose the middle statement that makes the story coherent / plausible by writing "1" or "2" in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes most sense.

Q: Beginning: Young Reggie loved playing and watching american football. Middle 1: An aggressive scout approached Reggie one day. Middle 2: A friendly scout approached Reggie one day. Ending: Young Reggie told him to stay far away from him.

A: 1
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Q: Beginning: Jane needed new shoes. Middle 1: Jane found a dog. Middle 2: Jane found a pair. Ending: Jane bought them and went home.

A: 2
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Q: Beginning: Nelly the cashier was having a bad day at the store. Middle 1: Nelly tried to leave but it was raining. Middle 2: Nelly went outside and frolicked in the parking lot. Ending: Nelly hated the outdoors.

A:
1
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