diff --git a/calibre-plugin/ffdl_plugin.py b/calibre-plugin/ffdl_plugin.py
index 76e6f9d..9dfa438 100644
--- a/calibre-plugin/ffdl_plugin.py
+++ b/calibre-plugin/ffdl_plugin.py
@@ -387,6 +387,7 @@ class FanFictionDownLoaderPlugin(InterfaceAction):
 
     def get_urls_from_page_menu(self):
 
+        urltxt = ""
         if prefs['urlsfromclip']:
             try:
                 urltxt = self.get_urls_clip(storyurls=False)[0]