Definition: In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the events that happen before that sentence, or are likely to have happened before it. Does any of them directly cause it, or simply make it possible? You should write your answer in the form " A >causes/enables> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible.
Input: story: Schmidt had to take the bus to work. It took a long time. The bus broke down. He was very late for work. He got written up at work.
 selected sentence: It took a long time.

Schmidt took t the bus to work >Causes/Enables> The bus ride took a long time