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Julie
No, Mister Liliom.
Liliom
Then why do you stay here with me?
Julie
Um—nothing. [There is a pause. The music from afar is plainly heard.]
Liliom
Want to dance?
Julie
No. I have to be very careful.
Liliom
Of what?
Julie
My—character.
Liliom
Why?
Julie
Because I'm never going to marry. If I was going to marry, it would be different. Then I wouldn't need to worry so much about my character. It doesn't make any difference if you're married. But I shan't marry—and that's why I've got to take care to be a respectable girl.
Liliom
Suppose I were to say to you—I'll marry you.
