Problem: Continue the following story.

Joel asked Donald to take care of their horse while they were on vacation and
Here's how I want to continue it: Donald neglected the horse.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The iron was cooler than the coffee pot because the
Here's how I want to continue it: coffee pot was still plugged in.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Being called for jury duty bothered Joel but not Leslie, as
Here's how I want to continue it:
Leslie felt it was their civic duty.