But there was a great darkness impending.

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

You can hear this line at 00:48:39 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- I have a rich friend. He's a publisher. When you are ready for it, I will see that he reads what you write.

- Thank you. Only, I'm going back to Concord. I'm going home. It's where I belong.

- Then I... I will not see you again?

- Yes. Go back to your home and write your stories. And maybe someday, I will see you there, in your home.

- Jo was back and the old house in Concord was briefly lighted again.

- But there was a great darkness impending.

- Oh, Beth. Our little Beth.

- Don't cry, Jo. I don't want you to cry for me.

- I'm not crying for you, darling. I'm just lonesome for Amy and Meg and our old happy times. I'll be all right.

- It's no use. I know what the doctor must have said. Please don't tell Marmee or Father, but I know.

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