Miss Ballard, this is Esther Smith. Esther, Lucille Ballard.

3 seconds sound clip from the Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:30:49.412 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Well, you're not going to deny it?

- No. No, I'm not.

- Of course, that leaves Lon and me without partners, but otherwise it's a lovely arrangement.

- I think we can work out that problem if we give it a little thought.

- Well, we've got the whole evening to think about it.

- Hello. How are you, Warren?

- I'm just fine, Esther.

- Miss Ballard, this is Esther Smith. Esther, Lucille Ballard.

- I've been very anxious to meet you.

- Esther, we've been talking.

- Yes. I wish I'd been here.

- Miss Ballard. I hope you don't mind, but we've taken the liberty of filling out your dance card for you.

- Oh, thank you. How considerate.

- I'm so thrilled about you coming to New York. I want you to promise to let me give you your first party. You will, won't you?

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