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Wanda drank brandy when she got home and coffee while at work, because the
Here's how I want to continue it: brandy made her drunk.

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At the hotel, Sarah asked if she could borrow Cynthia's makeup, because
Here's how I want to continue it: Cynthia had brought her lipstick.

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After Katrina received a letter in the mail from Mary, she opened it with excitement.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Katrina was expecting it for her birthday.