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Oh, I've always wanted to go to New York. Why, they have the finest libraries and theatres there, and in my spare time I can write.

10 seconds sound clip from the Little Women (1950) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:42:30 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- Really and truly, Jo?

- Really and truly, Laurie.

- I don't think I'll ever marry.

- Oh, yes, you will. You'll meet some good-for-nothing fool and work and live and die for him. I know you will, because it's just your way! And I'm to stand by and see it all happen! Well, I'll be hanged if I will!

- Laurie, where are you going?

- To the devil!

- Laurie!

- The months went by and Laurie and Jo scarcely saw each other.

- And then, through Aunt March, Jo heard of a position in New York... a good family in need of a governess.

- Oh, I've always wanted to go to New York. Why, they have the finest libraries and theatres there, and in my spare time I can write.

- Let me talk it over with Father, my darling.

- I've already asked him. He says it's - it's up to you.

- It might be good for you, Jo.

- Oh, it would!

- And I won't stay forever... a year maybe... and when I come back, why, everything'll be just the same as it used to be.

- I have no little ones any more, Jo.

[...]

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Little Women (1950) Sound Clip

Little Women vintage book coverAudio quotes from the old-time radio play "Little Women", based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, broadcast March 13, 1950 on CBS's Lux Radio Theatre.

Actors: June Allyson (Jo March), Janet Leigh (Meg March), Margaret O’Brien (Beth March), Rhoda Williams (Amy March), Peter Lawford (Laurie), Betty Lou Gerson (Marmee March), Robert Boone (Professor Bhaer)

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