He asked my name, I held my breath. I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death.
7 seconds sound clip from the Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:47:17.501 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings. From the moment I saw him, I fell.
- Chug, chug, chug went the motor. Bump, bump, bump went the brake. (2)
- Thump, thump, thump went my heartstrings.
- When he smiled, I could feel the car shake.
- He tipped his hat and took a seat. He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet.
- He asked my name, I held my breath. I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death.
- Chug, chug, chug went the motor. Plop, plop, plop went the wheels.
- Stop, stop, stop went my heartstrings.
- As he started to go then I started to know how it feels when the universe reels.
- The day was bright, the air was sweet, the smell of honeysuckle charmed you off your feet.
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