He was going away at the end of the half-year, if not sooner.
5 seconds sound clip from the Gone with the Wind (1939) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 02:37:06 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born.
- Chapter Nine. I have a memorable birthday.
- I passed over all that happened at school until the anniversary of my birthday came round in March.
- Except that Steerforth was more to be admired than ever, I remember nothing.
- He was going away at the end of the half-year, if not sooner.
- But beyond this, I remember nothing.
[...]