5 A.M.
Minnie 's womanly nature was higher than this . She figured the possibilities in such cases . `` Oh , '' she said at last , `` poor Sister Carrie ! '' At the time of this particular conversation , which occurred at 5 A.M. , that little soldier of fortune was sleeping a rather troubled sleep in her new room , alone . Carrie 's new state was remarkable in that she saw possibilities in it . She was no sensualist , longing to drowse sleepily in the lap of luxury . She turned about , troubled by her daring , glad of her release , wondering whether she would get something to do , wondering what Drouet would do .