remember that he had been living alone with indians for years . this has n't been a very good day . '' again , no one was with her . a pretty one , silver , with a shiny coffin-shaped locket . `` yes , '' ally replied and she gave me a hesitant not at all the ally i kind of knew grin . `` you 're kind of quiet tonight , babe . `` because if it is , would you take it home with you , before you need a bucket loader to clean up the mess ? '' 