“I'm going to die.” – Ellen, Leave Her to Heaven ... Movie Quotes Database

Ellen

I'm going to die.

Richard

Don't talk like that, Ellen. You're going to be all right.

Ellen

No. And you mustn't feel sorry for me. I'm not afraid. Only... Only, promise me one thing. I want to be cremated. Like my father. And my ashes scattered in the same place. Remember?

Richard

I remember.

Ellen

Promise?

Richard

Of course, I promise. Anything you like, only...

Ellen

Richard! I'll never let you go, Richard. Never. Never. Never.

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