Nurse Peggotty Quotes in David Copperfield (1935)

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Nurse Peggotty Quotes:

  • 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!

  • 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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