LILIOM
You said you’d throw me out, didn’t you? Well, that suits me; I’m thrown out.
MRS. MUSKAT
[Softening.] Do you have to take up every word I say?
LILIOM
It’s all right; it’s all settled. I’m a good-for-nothing. And a conceited pig. And I’m discharged.
MRS. MUSKAT
Do you want to ruin my business?
LILIOM
A good-for-nothing? Now I know! And I’m discharged! Very good.