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Liliom
What's he done, anyhow? Any roofer can fix a roof. It's much harder to be a barker in an amusement park.
The Magistrate
Liliom, you shall remain for sixteen years in the crimson fire until your child is full grown. By that time your pride and your stubbornness will have been burnt out of you. And when your daughter
Liliom
My daughter!
The Magistrate
When your daughter has reached the age of sixteen [Liliom bows his head, covers his eyes with his hands, and to keep from weeping laughs defiantly, sadly.]
The Magistrate
When your daughter has reached the age of sixteen you will be sent for one day back to earth.
Liliom
Me?
The Magistrate
Yes—just as you may have read in the legends of how the dead reappear on earth for a time.
