Mr. Stevens. It was your father who left the dustpan in the middle of the floor. It is he who is leaving polish on the cutlery.
7 seconds sound clip from the The Remains of the Day movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:25:11 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Look at that Chinaman and tell me the truth.
- And I would ask you to turn around and look at the Chinaman.
- It is a small mistake. Trivial mistake.
- Your father is entrusted with more than a man of his age can cope with. I'm concerned for him.
- It is he who is confused the Chinaman. And you must recognize this before he commits a major error!
- I'm afraid you can't talk to me like this, Miss Kenton.
- I'm afraid I must, Mr. Stevens.
- I'm giving you serious advice.
- Your father should be relieved of a number of his duties, for his own good.
- Whatever your father once was, he no longer has the same ability or strength.
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