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.
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Question: Ed wanted a stylish new best like his friends had. He checked in stores, but they were so expensive! He asked his sister May for help. May took an old shirt and carefully cut and sewed. She made Ed a vest better than any he'd seen in stores!
Why did He check in stores?

Answer: He checked in stores, but they were so expensive!.

Question: Lisa was checking out Facebook. She noticed a woman giving away free homeopathic pillows. She decided to ask for one. Then, she picked the pillow up and brought it home. It wasn't really helpful for illness, but it was a cozy pillow.
Why did She decide to ask for one?

Answer: a woman was giving away pillows for free.

Question: Bill smelled his clothes before he put them on. The clothes gave off a nasty odor. Bill collected all his shirts and pants and put them in the washer. He added some extra detergent because they were so bad. The washing machine overflowed a little bit they clothes got clean.
Why did Bill collect all his shirts and pants?

Answer:
Bill collected all his shirts and pants because they smelled very bad.