Why do you write such artificial characters, such contrived plots... villains, murderers, fainting women? Do you not know that...?
10 seconds sound clip from the Little Women (1950) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:46:35 in the radio play.
Quote context
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- He and Mr. Laurence are on their way to England.
- And he didn't come to see me?
- Well, can you blame him after the way you trotted off?
- He didn't even try to see me.
- Yes, I have read every one... all your stories. Thank you for lending them to me.
- I must be honest, little friend. I was disappointed.
- Miss March? I... I have hurt you. Oh, I'm so sorry.
- Oh, don't pay any attention to me. It's just that everything happens at once.
- Well, my little sister is ill. And my trip to Europe will never be. And... Laurie.
- Laurie? Oh, yes. Your friend.
- He was in New York. He didn't even try to see me.
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