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: Manny was at the store with his mom. He noticed a book that he really liked and began reading it. When it came time to check out he asked if they could buy it. His mom said no because they couldn't afford it. Luckily, Someone behind them offered to buy it for him.
 selected sentence: His mom said no because they couldn't afford it.

Manny asks if they can get the book >Causes/Enables> Manny's mom says no