I hate to think what your father's going to say when he hears about this. He may strike that Truett boy.

5 seconds sound clip from the Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:02:57.357 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

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- Hello, Esther.

- John Truett?

- Yes?

- I've come here to ask you something.

- Really?

- Yes.

- What do you mean hitting a 5-year-old child? The next time you want to hit somebody, pick on somebody your own size.

- If there's anything I hate, loathe, despise and abominate, it's a bully!

- I want to sleep right here.

- All right, of course you may, dear.

- I want to wear Esther's nightgown.

- I'll get it for you right now.

- I hate to think what your father's going to say when he hears about this. He may strike that Truett boy.

- I'll do that, Mama.

- All right, and I'll get you some ice cream and cake.

- Feed a cold, starve a fever.

- I was drunk last night, dear Mother, I was drunk the night before, but if you'll forgive me, mother, I'll never get drunk anymore.

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