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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def forward(self):
 """Go forward in history if possible. Return the current item after going forward. """

        if self._index >= len(self._history) - 1:
            return None
        self._index += 1
        self._check_index()
        return self.current_item