Nothing was said about it the next day, but the following morning he asked: "Have you done anything about your dress ?" "Not yet," said Carrie.
He paused a few moments, as if in thought, and then said: "Would you mind putting it off a few days ?" "No," replied Carrie, who did not catch the drift of his remarks.

She had never thought of him in connection with money troubles before.
"Why ?" "Well, I'll tell you," said Hurstwood.

"This investment of mine is taking a lot of money just now.

I expect to get it all back shortly, but just at present I am running close." "Oh!" answered Carrie.

"Why, certainly, dear.