- Beast of a gypsy stable boy?
- Of course. A roadside beggar, giving himself airs of equality.
— Edgar Linton (Thomas Freebairn-Smith)
8 seconds sound clip from the Wuthering Heights (1939)) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:15:38 in the radio play.
Quote context
[...]
- Because I've learned to dance and had a wonderful, delightful, fascinating time.
- Are you the stable boy? Would you mind putting my horse up for an hour?
- And... look after Mr. Linton's horse please.
- Let him look after his own horse.
- Hm. Pleasant fellow. How can your brother allow such a beast of a gypsy stable boy to act like this?
- Beast of a gypsy stable boy?
- Of course. A roadside beggar, giving himself airs of equality.
- What do you know about Heathcliff?
- Judging from this performance, all I need to know.
- He was my friend, long before you!
- Blackguard and all, he belongs under our roof and you'll speak well of him or get out!
- Cathy, are you out of your senses?
[...]