Oh yes, he came back one night last week with great talk of lying in a lake of fire without you. How he had to see you to live. He's unbearable. I wonder where he could be, the scoundrel. Heathcliff? Heathcliff?
Why did you stay so long in that house?
Didn't expect to find you here?
Why did you stay so long?
Why? Because I was having a wonderful time. A delightful, fascinating, wonderful time. Among human beings. Go and wash your face and hands Heathcliff. And comb your hair so that I needn't be ashamed of you in front of a guest. [Edgar walks into the room and stands next to Cathy]
Heathcliff! What are you doing in this part of the house? Go and look after Mr. Linton's horses.
Let him look after his own.
Heathcliff! [She is restrained by Edgar]
Edgar I've already done so.
Apologize to Mr. Linton at once. [Heathcliff walks out of the room without a word]
Edgar I simply cannot understand how your brother can allow that beast of a gypsy to have the run of the house.
Edgar Cathy, how can you, a gentle-woman, tolerate him under your roof? A roadside beggar giving himself airs of equality. How can you?
What do you know about Heathcliff?
Edgar All I need or want to know.
He was my friend long before you.
Edgar That blackguard!
Blackguard and all. He belongs under this roof and you speak well of him or get out.
Edgar Are you out of your senses?
Get out I said, or stop calling those I love names.
Edgar 'Those you love?'
Edgar Cathy, what possesses you? Do you realize the things you're saying?
I see that I hate you. I hate the look of your milk-white face, I hate the touch of your soft, foolish hands.
Edgar Some of that gypsy's evil soul has gone into you I think.
Edgar So that beggar's dirt is on you?
Edgar Well, what brought about this amazing transformation? Did you, uh, discover a gold mine in the New World, or perhaps you fell heir to a fortune?
The truth is, I remembered that my father was an Emperor of China and my mother was an Indian Queen. [He glances at Cathy, watching her reaction to their childhood make-believe] And I went out and claimed my inheritance. It all turns out just as you suspected Cathy - that I had been kidnapped by wicked sailors and brought to England, that I was of noble birth.
Are you visiting here long? I mean, in the village?
For the rest of my life. I've just bought Wuthering Heights - the house, the stock, and the moors.
Edgar You mean that Hindley has sold you the estate?
He's not aware of it as yet. I'm afraid it will be somewhat of a surprise to him when he finds out that his gambling debts and liquor bills were all paid up for him by his former stable boy. Or perhaps he will merely laugh at the irony of it, Mr. Linton.
Edgar and I have many neighbors whom we receive with hospitality and friendship. And if you are to be one of them, you're welcome to visit our house, but not with a scowl on your face or an old bitterness in your heart.
Thank you. It occurs to me that I have not congratulated you on your marriage. I've often thought of it. Allow me to express my delight over your happiness now.
Oh my wild heart! Miss Cathy. She's gone! She's gone!
Dr. Kenneth You've done your last black deed, Heathcliff. Leave this house.
Edgar She's at peace now, in Heaven beyond us.
What do they know of Heaven or Hell, Cathy, who know nothing of life? Oh, they're praying for you, Cathy. I'll pray one prayer with them - I repeat 'til my tongue stiffens - Catherine Earnshaw, may you not rest so long as I live on! I killed you. Haunt me, then! Haunt your murderer! I know that ghosts have wandered on the Earth. Be with me always. Take any form, drive me mad, only do not leave me in this dark alone where I cannot find you. I cannot live without my life! I cannot die without my soul!
