An American Tragedy Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter XIV

In which a young man, grappling with the changing tides of affection and morality amongst those around him, becomes captivated by a clever and coquettish shop girl whose charms and ambitions stir both desire and doubt within him. Meanwhile, this girl, acutely aware of the power and limits of her allure, contemplates the price of vanity and the means by which she might obtain a coveted fur coat that promises to elevate her status and captivate further admirers.