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Well, why didn't you tell me? In the future, announce visitors at once.

5 seconds sound clip from the Wuthering Heights (1939)) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:33:56 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- That's all, Joseph. You'll stay on, of course.

- Thank you, sir.

- Shall I pack Master Hindley's things?

- Oh, just move 'em out of the master's bedroom.

- He'll remain under this roof. He gave me a roof once when I needed it.

- I take it he's drinking a great deal?

- Yes, sir. Though the doctor has ordered him not to.

- Well, give him all the drink he wants.

- Yes, sir. Uh, a lady is waiting to see you, sir. From Linton Manor, sir.

- Well, why didn't you tell me? In the future, announce visitors at once.

- Oh. Miss Linton.

- Are you disappointed, sir?

- No, not at all.

- Well, I was passing by and my horse went lame.

- I see.

- I want to tell you, I'm furious with my brother and with Cathy. They received you most shamefully last night.

- Your brother didn't send you with this apology, did he?

- Oh, no.

[...]

Wuthering Heights (1939) Sound Clip

The 39 StepsMemorable quotes from Emily Brontë's novel, featuring sound clips from the Lux Radio Theatre broadcast version first aired on September 18, 1939 on CBS.

Actors: Barbara Stanwyck (Cathy), Ida Lupino (Isabella Linton), Brian Aherne (Heathcliff), Thomas Freebairn-Smith (Edgar Linton), Kemball Cooper (Hindley), Marga Ann Deighton (Ellen)

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