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`` Really , sir , '' replied Passe-partout , `` you are extremely good-natured . '' So they started off together , Passe-partout talking all the time . `` I must take very good care I do not lose the steamer , '' said he . `` Oh , you have plenty of time , '' replied Fix ; `` it is only twelve o'clock . '' Passe-partout drew out his great watch . `` Twelve o'clock , '' said he . `` Nonsense .