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`` I 'm a family man -- or I wuz once -- an ' I tell yer she ort to be where she ken keep quiet , an ' wait for what 's comin ' soon . '' The men glanced at each other significantly , but without any of the levity which usually follows such an announcement in more cultured circles . `` This game 's up , boys , '' said Buffle , rising suddenly . `` The stage do n't reach the crossin ' till noon , an ' she is goin ' to hev this shanty to stay in till daylight , anyhow . You fellers had better git , right away . '' Saying which , Buffle hurried out to look for Mrs. Berryn . He soon overtook her , and awkwardly said : `` Mum ! ''