David Copperfield (1935)
Jessie Ralph: Nurse Peggotty
Quotes
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Nurse Peggotty : Don't be unhappy David.
David Copperfield as a child : I'll be happy Peggotty. And I'll see you sometimes.
[as Pegotty kisses David he notices Mr Barkis looking down at him from the cart]
David Copperfield as a child : Oh, but Peggotty, you haven't given Mr. Barkis his proper answer, you know.
Nurse Peggotty : Oh, bless the boy. Answer to what?
Barkis : Barkis is willing.
Nurse Peggotty : What would you say, darling, if I was to marry Mr. Barkis?
David Copperfield as a child : I should think it would be a very good thing. Then you would always have the horse and cart to bring you to see me in.
Nurse Peggotty : Oh, the sense of the boy!
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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.