A Tale of Two Cities (1938) Quotes with Sound Clips - page 27

Listen 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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261 It is in vain that I tell them that even before the confiscation of emigrant property, according to your commands, I had collected no rent and forced no taxes.

262 It was a curious look, very intent, deepening into a frown of dislike and distrust, not even unmixed with fear. It passed so quickly that few could have noticed it.

— Jarvis Lorry (Martin Gabel)

263 It would be madness if I asked you to escape, but do I? Of course not.

264 Jarvis Lorry, banker, English.

265 Keep it for me until tomorrow. I have arranged to see Charles Darnay in prison in the morning, and I had better not take it with me, do you understand?

266 Keep your eyes upon me, dear child. Keep your eyes on me. Mind nothing else.

267 Ladies and gentlemen, I should like first to thank the actors of the Mercury Theater who played with us tonight.

268 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.

269 Let me ask you a question. -Willingly. -Do you think I particularly like you?

270 Let's have the dispatch. -Here it is, Mr. Lorry. -Thank you.

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