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`` Hence you are willing that I try my smiles on the Secretary , '' she retorted . `` We are fellow diplomats , '' he countered . `` You did me a good turn in the Du Plesis affair ; I 'm trying now to show my appreciation . Moreover , it will give Snodgrass an opportunity to reflect on your beauty and fascinating ways -- and to look forward to eight o'clock . '' `` It is pleasant to have something agreeable to look forward to , '' she replied , ironically suggestive . `` Is n't it ? '' he approved .