"Now pay for it." "It's nine dollars," said Carrie.
"That's all right--take it," said Drouet.
She reached in her purse and took out one of the bills.

The woman asked if she would wear the coat and went off.

In a few minutes she was back and the purchase was closed.
From Partridge's they went to a shoe store, where Carrie was fitted for shoes.

Drouet stood by, and when he saw how nice they looked, said, "Wear them." Carrie shook her head, however.

She was thinking of returning to the flat.