I had to do it. He tried to kill me.
4 seconds sound clip from the Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:01:42.324 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Well, Tootie, what is it this time?
- John Truett hit her, Dr. Girard.
- Well, let's have a look here, huh?
- I had to do it. He tried to kill me.
- She must have had quite a struggle fighting him off.
- Most of it still has the roots on them.
- Well, let's see, now. We'd better take her upstairs to bed. Can you help me? There we are.
- Yes?
- I've come here to ask you something.
- Really?
- Yes.
[...]