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- Nevertheless, there is nothing in that I hope, to prevent my calling the reckoning, and our parting without ill blood on either side.
- Nothing in life.

9 seconds sound clip from the A Tale of Two Cities (1938) classic radio drama series episode.

You can hear this line at 00:28:10.290 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- You saved my life today. I have not thanked you.

- I neither want any thanks or merit any. It was nothing to do in the first place, and I don't know why I did it in the second.

- Let me ask you a question.

- Willingly.

- Do you think I particularly like you?

- Really, I have not asked myself the question.

- Well, ask yourself the question now.

- You have acted as if you do, but I don't think you do.

- I don't think I do.

- Nevertheless, there is nothing in that I hope, to prevent my calling the reckoning, and our parting without ill blood on either side.

- Nothing in life.

- Oh, you pay the whole reckoning? Then bring me another pint of this same wine, drawer, and come and wake me at 10.

- Last word... You think I'm drunk?

- I think you have been drinking.

- Think you know I've been drinking?

- Since I must say so, yes, I know it.

- Then you shall likewise know why.

- I am a disappointed drudge, sir. I care for no man on earth, and no man on earth cares for me.

- That is very much to be regretted. You might have used your talents better.

- Maybe so... Maybe so, maybe not, but don't let your sober face elate you, however. You don't know what it may come to.

[...]

A Tale of Two Cities (1938) Sound Clip

A Tale of Two Cities book coverListen to memorable quotes of Charles Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities", as brought to life by Orson Welles in this rare 1938 Mercury Theatre radio play, featuring sound clips.

Actors: Orson Welles (Sydney Carton, Doctor Manette), Edgar Barrier (Charles Darnay), Betty Garde (Madame Defarge), Mary Taylor (Lucie Manette), Martin Gabel (Jarvis Lorry)

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