Cuthbert's heart rate has been up since Ruby made her appearance, but he hasn't made a move yet and he isn't sure he will. It's not really part of his usual job description to kill women, or innocents. And other than following him silently she hadn't been aggressive toward him yet. This was turning into a standoff.

"Can a man not take rocks with him if it pleases him? There is hardly ill intent in it. I simply needed something to weigh down my pocket."