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Julie

Don't speak to him any more. In God's name, go.


Louise

In God's name. [Julie resumes her seat at the table and eats.]


Liliom

If you please, Miss—I have a pack of cards in my pocket. And if you like, I'll show you some tricks that'll make you split your sides laughing. [Louise holds Liliom's plate in her left hand. With her right she reaches out and holds the garden gate shut.] Let me in, just a little way, Miss, and I'll do the tricks for you.


Louise

Go, in God's name, and let us be. Why are you making those ugly faces?


Liliom

Don't chase me away, Miss; let me come in for just a minute—just for a minute—just long enough to let me show you something pretty, something wonderful. [Opens the gate.] Miss, I've something to give you. [Takes from his pocket a big red handkerchief in which is wrapped a glittering star from Heaven. He looks furtively about him to make sure that the Police are not watching.]