to move him that far. What he needs now is rest. Just let him be until the police-surgeon comes. [To the group near the door.] He's not to be disturbed. [They make way for him. He exits. There is a pause.]
Wolf
[Gently urging the others out.] Please—it's best if we all get out of here now. We'll only be in the way.
Marie
[To Julie.] Julie, what do you think? [Julie looks at her without answering.] Julie, can I do anything to help? [Julie does not answer.] We'll be just outside on the bench if you want us. [Mother Hollunder and her son have gone out when first requested. Now Marie and Wolf exit, too. Julie sits on the edge of the stretcher and looks at Liliom. He stretches his hand out to her. She clasps it. It is not quite dark yet. Both of them can still be plainly seen.]
Liliom
[Raises himself with difficulty; speaks lightly at first, but later soberly, defiantly.] Little—Julie—there's something—I want to tell you—like when you go to a restaurant—and you've finished eating—and it's time—to pay—then you have to count up everything—everything you owe—well—I beat
