JULIE
In the name of the Lord Jesus, who are you?
LILIOM
[Simply.] A poor, tired beggar who came a long way and who was hungry. And I took your soup and bread and I struck your child. Are you angry with me?
JULIE
[Her hand on her heart; fearfully, wonderingly.] Jesus protect me—I don’t understand it—I’m not angry—not angry at all—— [LILIOM goes to the doorway and leans against the doorpost, his back to the audience. JULIE goes to the table and sits.]
JULIE
Louise! [LOUISE comes out of the house.] Sit down, dear, we’ll finish eating.
LOUISE