Oh, there were times when I almost spoke up.
4 seconds sound clip from the Back for Christmas (Suspense) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:06:35 in the radio play.
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- And besides, I adore botany. It's my particular hobby.
- Oh, really? You never told me that before, Miss Markham.
- Well, I was afraid to. You were so imposing with the beard and all.
- I'm so sorry that I've been so distant with you all this time.
- Oh, there were times when I almost spoke up.
- Times when you came in here, tired after a day with your students at me University.
- You seemed so alone... the way I'm alone in the world.
- You say... you're all alone in the world?
- Did you never think of marrying?
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