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Go in!" she cried, seizing him by both shoulders from behind.
Not prepared for a display of physical force, Comrade Ossipon stumbled far into the shop before her push.

He was astonished at the strength of the woman and scandalised by her proceedings.

But he did not retrace his steps in order to remonstrate with her severely in the street.

He was beginning to be disagreeably impressed by her fantastic behaviour.
Moreover, this or never was the time to humour the woman.