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Liliom
If you put your ear on the tracks you can hear it go all the way to Vienna.
Ficsur
Huh!
Liliom
The one that just puffed past us—it goes all the way to Vienna.
Ficsur
No further?
Liliom
Yes—further, too. [There is a pause.]
Ficsur
It must be near six. [As Liliom ascends the steps.] Where are you going?
Liliom
Don't be afraid. I'm not giving you the slip.
Ficsur
Why should you give me the slip? That cashier has sixteen thousand kronen on him. Just be patient till he comes, then you can talk to him, nice and polite.
Liliom
I say, "Good evening—excuse me, sir; what time is it?"