All right, all right. I take it back. I don’t want to get mixed up in it.

LILIOM

Beating her! As if I’d beat her——

MRS. MUSKAT

I can’t make out why you’re so concerned about her. You’ve been married to her two months—it’s plain to see that you’re sick of it—and out there is the carousel—and the show booths—and money—and you’d throw it all away. For what? Heavens, how can anyone be such a fool? [Looks at him appraisingly.] Where have you been all night? You look awful.

LILIOM

It’s no business of yours.

MRS. MUSKAT

You never used to look like that. This life is telling on you. [Pauses.] Do you know—I’ve got a new organ.