- Katie, I'm sorry I couldn't eat an hour early.
- Don't blame me if the corned beef's an hour tougher.
— Katie (Marjorie Main), Mr. Alonzo Smith (Leon Ames)
5 seconds sound clip from the Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:20:22.599 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Lord, we thank you for the bountiful blessings which we're about to receive. Amen.
- If I forget to remind Papa, you remind me.
- Well, I guess this hasn't been exactly a red-letter day for any of us.
- Now, suppose we all relax and enjoy a nice, leisurely meal.
- Katie, I'm sorry I couldn't eat an hour early.
- Don't blame me if the corned beef's an hour tougher.
- You finished already, Tootie? That's the way I like to see you eat. You'll be a big girl if...
- Either I've lost some soup, or I've found a spoon.
- Lonnie, did you have a nice day at the office? Oh, no, you didn't, did you, dear?
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