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[Without alarm.] Who is that?

[Very slowly.] The carpenter.

What does the carpenter want?

Can I be of help to you in any way? Shall I stay here with you?

[Gratefully, but firmly.] Don't stay, carpenter.

Shall I come back tomorrow?

Not tomorrow, either.

Don't be offended, Miss Julie, but I'd like to know—you see, I'm not a young man any more—I have two children—and if I'm to come back any more—I'd like to know—if there's any use

No use, carpenter.