But I couldn't find the village. A man could die out there on a night like this.
6 seconds sound clip from the Wuthering Heights (1939)) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:04:25 in the radio play.
Quote context
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- At last the man turned and spoke.
- Who are you? And what do you want?
- My name's Lockwood. I've lost my way on the moors.
- Strangers have no business on the moors at this time of the year. And no business here at any time.
- But I couldn't find the village. A man could die out there on a night like this.
- I'm afraid I shall have to presume on your hospitality until morning.
- I don't keep accomodation for visitors. You'll have to sleep with one of the servants.
- Heathcliff, you can't. He's our guest.
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