In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.

Ex Input:
Mandy liked two boys at her high school. One boy was cute and popular. The other boy was shy and smart. Mandy spent time with each to make up her mind. She decided to date the shy boy because he was nice.
Why did Mandy spend time?

Ex Output:
The other boy was shy and smart. so Mandy spent time.

Ex Input:
Jay wanted Hope to be his prom date. But Hope was popular and Jay was not. He thought for sure she would refuse to go with him. He steeled himself and asked her anyways. And to his shock, she agreed!
Why did He steel himself?

Ex Output:
he thought she would refuse.

Ex Input:
Aunt Maude shouted at us that September wouldn't work. Ever since the war, she'd avoided the month as best as she could. She'd do her best to ignore it, until October could roll around. We acquiesced to her wishes. We planned our wedding for the first of October.
Why did Aunt Maude shout at us?

Ex Output:
Ever since the war, she'd avoided the month as best as she could. so Aunt Maude shouted at us.