David Copperfield (1935)
Elizabeth Allan: Mrs. Copperfield
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Quotes
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Aunt Betsy Trotwood : Now that there's a child coming, what will you call your girl?
Mrs. Clara Copperfield : Perhaps it will be a boy.
Aunt Betsy Trotwood : Don't contradict. I have a pre-sentiment that it will be a girl. And I shall be her godmother. She shall be christened Betsy Trotwood Copperfield. She must be well brought up, I shall see to that. Far better than my impractical nephew would have done.
Mrs. Clara Copperfield : Mr. Copperfield has been dead only six months. It is cruel of you to speak unkindly of him to me.
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Mrs. Clara Copperfield : What have you got against Mr Murdstone?
Nurse Peggotty : [unimpressed at the meer mention of his name] Huh!
Mrs. Clara Copperfield : Is it to be hinted at that I am lacking in affection for my precious treasure? The dearest little fellow that ever was!
Nurse Peggotty : Nobody ever went an hinted no such thing.
Mrs. Clara Copperfield : Am I a naughty mama to you, Davy? Am I a nasty and selfish bad mama? I don't love you at all do I
David Copperfield as a child : [tearful] Yes you do...
Nurse Peggotty : [the tearful three embrace] I never meant to hurt you, m'am. I never meant to.
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Aunt Betsy Trotwood : Why, bless my soul, you're but a baby.
Mrs. Clara Copperfield : I'm old enough to be a widow - and a mother, if I live. I'm all in a tremble! I shall die, I'm sure!
Aunt Betsy Trotwood : Nonsense! Have some tea.