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