The Professor, a murderer? Why, he's one of the best-liked men in the village and a very good friend of the sheriff's.
8 seconds sound clip from the The 39 Steps (1937) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:26:26 in the radio play.
Quote context
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- Professor? Oh, now, you... you don't mean Professor Bartlett?
- I didn't stop to enquire his last name.
- Oh, come now, it isn't as funny as that.
- And you expect them to believe it, I suppose.
- I'm sure the sheriff will be interested in your story.
- Yes. Yes, I see your point. It hadn't occurred to me that...
- Stop the car, please. I'm getting out.
- Well. Aren't you the sweet little thing?
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