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Julie
Louise! [Louise comes out of the house.] Sit down, dear, we'll finish eating.
Louise
Has he gone?
Julie
Yes. [They are both seated at the table. Louise, her head in her hands, is staring into space.] Why don't you eat, dear?
Louise
What has happened, mother?
Julie
Nothing, my child. [The Heavenly Policemen appear outside. Liliom walks slowly off at left. The First Policeman makes a deploring gesture. Both shake their heads deploringly and follow Liliom slowly off at left.]
Louise
Mother, dear, why won't you tell me?
Julie
What is there to tell you, child? Nothing has happened. We were peacefully eating, and a beg-
