Billy stood stiffly for a moment, rather in surprise as Elizabeth clung on to him. Slowly, he raised an arm to return the huffing gesture, standing still like this for a couple minutes. His mind snapping back into reality, he finally let go and stepped back, knowing he didn't have long to stay anymore at this point. Silently, he picked up his Stetson hat from the table and put it on his head, glancing back over at Elizabeth. "Stay here 'til John comes back in the spring, 'n let him know the whole story. I'm sure he wouldn't mind ya stayin' as long as you need to." He instructed quietly, slipping an arm into his jacket sleeve.