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- Well, read it, Beth.
- I can't. Will you read it, Jo?

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

You can hear this line at 00:29:57 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- And Amy's not much better, either. Always primping and showing off.

- Beth's the only one I can depend on. Where is she?

- She's in the parlor.

- Oh, we just had a big surprise. Mr. Laurence sent her a present. And it took six men to carry it over. His piano. He's given it to Beth.

- For me, Jo. He... he gave it to me. Mr. Laurence!

- But his note, darling. We haven't even opened up the note he sent.

- Well, read it, Beth.

- I can't. Will you read it, Jo?

- Miss Elizabeth March.

- Dear Madam.

- Ooh! How elegant!

- I have had many pairs of slippers in my life, but never any that suited me so well as yours.

- I like to pay my debts, so I know you will allow the old gentleman to send you something which once belonged to the little granddaughter he lost.

- I remain, your grateful friend... and humble servant... James Laurence.

[...]

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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