A staggering, broken fool, slowly drinking himself into the grave.
7 seconds sound clip from the Wuthering Heights (1939)) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:41:49 in the radio play.
Quote context
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- I promise you that before the three cakes have been used, you'll thank me.
- We pause now for station identification. This is the Columbia Broadcasting System.
- A staggering, broken fool, slowly drinking himself into the grave.
- Isabella learned the reason for her marriage to Heathcliff, but she was powerless to do anything.
- Isabella, go back where you belong, to Edgar's house.
- I know, but he needs you now.
[...]