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What in thunder do you mean?

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

You can hear this line at 00:32:50 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- For now, I'll say goodnight.

- Wait, Heathcliff. I want you to know that we sometimes have friends who come here as guests, Edgar and I. You're welcome to come, too. But not with the old scowl on your face or the old bitterness in your heart.

- Thank you, my old friend Cathy, for the warning.

- Oh, I just remembered I forgot to congratulate you on your - marriage. I've often thought about it, I can assure you. May I now express my delight? Good night.

- Edgar, I think you behaved abominably. And you too, Cathy.

- What in thunder do you mean?

- You could at least have been civil.

- You dismissed him as if he'd been a servant.

- Well, do you consider him anything else?

- Yes, I find he's grown fascinating and distinguished.

- Really, Isabella, I hope I misunderstand.

- Well, you don't!

- We see all too few people... and I for one shan't be rude if he ever calls again.

[...]

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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