He'd get something to do.

No man could go seven months without finding something if he tried." The sight of him always around in his untidy clothes and gloomy appearance drove Carrie to seek relief in other places.

Twice a week there were matinees, and then Hurstwood ate a cold snack, which he prepared himself.

Two other days there were rehearsals beginning at ten in the morning and lasting usually until one.

Now, to this Carrie added a few visits to one or two chorus girls, including the blue-eyed soldier of the golden helmet.