Kate's stroking the muzzle of one of the cows, admiring her the way a good cattle woman would. She's a good animal. Not the best Kate's seen, but certainly worth stealing. She hasn't forgotten what Gene told her over dinner.

She hears him coming, sees the dull point of light at the end of his cigar, and steps back. She turns to the street that will lead them back to the hotel, and moves into the shadows. Her steps are slow so he can catch up with her along the way.