After the Ryder Gang had entered Armadillo and hitched up their horses near the outskirts of town, George told them to wander about the town for about twenty minutes or so, to not attract attention to a bunch of outlaws gravitating towards the bank all at once. Each member was assigned a specific time to go to the bank, each being five minutes apart. George was going to be the last one to the bank, at precisely 7:00.

As the gang dispersed amongst the town, George made his way to the General Store. Upon entering, he hooked his thumbs through his belt loops and sauntered in through the door way, his boots clicking on the wooden floor. He took note of two women who were near the back of the store, one with a leg brace and one who had a black bandana wrapped around her neck. Finding her slightly attractive, George nodded to them as he lightly touched the brim of his hat. "Mornin', ladies." He was not one to make small chat or friendly conversation with others, but he had a weak spot for women, especially prostitutes.