She picked up her purse and stepped close to me.

Barbara picked up her purse as she went to the door.

She picked up her purse and went to the door.

She picked up her purse and started toward the door.

She picked up her purse and began to walk off.

She shrugged, picked up her purse, and left the office.

She went back to the table and picked up her purse.

She leaned over the chair to pick up her purse.

Maureen reached down again and this time she did pick up her purse.

She put the chocolate on the table then picked up her purse and stood.