Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Erin lacked the green thumb that Mary had been gifted with, so _ managed to revive the cactus.

Choice 1: Erin lacked the green thumb that Mary had been gifted with, so Erin managed to revive the cactus.
Choice 2: Erin lacked the green thumb that Mary had been gifted with, so Mary managed to revive the cactus.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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2. Erin lacked the green thumb that Mary had been gifted with, so Mary managed to revive the cactus.