That is the confession of a father.
6 seconds sound clip from the Mr. Topaze (1961) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:24:20 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Love had brushed her with his wing, and I, the blind father, I did not understand...
- But since you have been away from us, her sadness almost breaks my heart.
- She stands dreaming by the fireplace.
- She has grown thin, and at last she told me all.
- That is the confession of a father.
- Say nothing you may regret later.
- She's out there waiting now, with anguish in her heart.
- Headmaster, when I asked for your daughter's hand, you threw me out.
- But you did ask for my daughter's hand?
- Yes.
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