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But Hollinger is bigger than he is.

He licked him just the same. It isn't size that counts, you know, it's cleverness. And Liliom's awful quick.

And then he was arrested?

Yes, they arrested him, but they let him go the next day. That makes twice in the two months we've been living here that Liliom's been arrested and let go again.

Why do they let him go?

Because he is innocent.

['', a very old woman, sharp-tongued, but in reality quite warm-hearted beneath her formidable exterior, enters at back carrying a few sticks of firewood, and scolding, half to herself.'']

Always wanting something, but never willing to work for it. He won't work, and he won't steal,