I liked it better when it was a swamp and there was just the two of us.
4 seconds sound clip from the Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:51:24.252 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- To the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
- Mama, you should have seen what we saw.
- Daddy, you never saw anything like it in your life.
- Stop eating that spun sugar.
- Oh, isn't it breathtaking, John. I never dreamed anything could be so beautiful.
- I liked it better when it was a swamp and there was just the two of us.
- Hurry up, you two. We're starving. I'm so sorry. We didn't mean to keep you.
- We're all here. Let's get started.
- Where is the French restaurant?
- Oh, we passed it. It's over there.
- Oh, no, it's across from Machinery Hall.
- Now, now, now, let's not lose our heads! I know exactly where it is. Just follow me.
[...]