Kate settles her hat back on and adjusts her belt, grinning at Remy before sliding past her on the way to the back door. The ledger gets tucked under her arm, while Miss Bar takes care of the ice cream dishes.

It's a nice evening outside. Still warm, but cooling slowly.

"Have y'ever spent a day in the country with the company of animals?"

She can't get over these cityfolk. All right, sure, if you've got automobiles then you don't have to ride horses, but there must be some animals Miss Remy likes.