She heard Carrie say that Hurstwood was not coming home to dinner.
"Why don't you come with us?
Don't get dinner for yourself.

We're going down to Sherry's for dinner and then over to the Lyceum.

Come along with us." "I think I will," answered Carrie.
She began to dress at three o'clock for her departure at half past five for the noted dining-room which was then crowding Delmonico's for position in society.

In this dressing Carrie showed the influence of her association with the dashing Mrs.Vance.She had constantly had her attention called by the latter to novelties in everything which pertains to a woman's apparel.
"Are you going to get such and such a hat ?" or, "Have you seen the new gloves with the oval pearl buttons ?" were but sample phrases out of a large selection.
"The next time you get a pair of shoes, dearie," said Mrs.Vance, "get button, with thick soles and patent-leather tips.

They're all the rage this fall." "I will," said Carrie.
"Oh, dear, have you seen the new shirtwaists at Altman's?
They have some of the loveliest patterns.