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`` Well , boys , '' he said , with an amiable smile , `` any more mail ? Any you fellers got things you need to send to your sisters -- or somebody else 's sisters ? You best get it ready sharp . We 're startin ' at eight o'clock . After that you 'll sure be too late . Y ` see , '' he added humorously , `` we ai n't figgered when the next stage goes . '' He pulled out his nickel silver timepiece .