[She doesn't reply immediately, still worrying between the thought of warm food and the desire to remain independent and un-indebted to anyone.]
[He'd put her in that awkward situation where any answer was going to put her owing him. The coat was nice enough that she felt it was worth more than their original deal, and so she felt she had to say yes, but then dinner itself wasn't something she could afford.]
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[He'd put her in that awkward situation where any answer was going to put her owing him. The coat was nice enough that she felt it was worth more than their original deal, and so she felt she had to say yes, but then dinner itself wasn't something she could afford.]
[How on earth do you quantify conversation?]
I could be persuaded, I guess.