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`` I shall tell her that you forced me , positively forced me to come and see her . '' `` All right . She wo n't scratch your eyes out . Above all , do not forget our appointment for three o'clock . '' `` Oh ! do n't be afraid about that . '' Forestier hastened off , and Duroy began to ascend the stairs slowly , step by step , thinking over what he should say , and feeling uneasy as to his probable reception .