In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the likely emotions and basic human drives of the participants in that sentence. Does any of these states of mind/feelings motivate the participant to do what happens in that sentence? You should write your answer in the form " A >Motivates> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible. For the motivation sentence, you must choose a verb from :feel(s), want(s) or like(s). There will always be some motivation in the given story.

Q: story: There were bees outside. I do not like bees much. I went outside to check the mail. The bees left me alone. I did not get stung by bees.
selected sentence: I went outside to check the mail.

A: I want(s) to check for mail >Motivates> I check for mail
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Q: story: Tom wanted to grow up. He wanted to be an adult. He told his parents that he was an adult. They showed him the electric bill. Tom no longer wanted to be an adult.
selected sentence: He told his parents that he was an adult.

A: Tom want(s) to be treated like an adult >Motivates> Tom tells his parents he is an adult
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Q: story: Tom was running late for work. His wife tried to say goodbye. Tom accidentally slammed the door shut on his way out. His wife thought he was angry at her. They were able to talk things out.
selected sentence: They were able to talk things out.

A:
Tom's wife feel(s) worried >Motivates> They talk things out
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