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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm your host, Elizabeth.

I am so glad you chose to be here tonight.

This evening we are returning to a little princess.

But before that, let's focus on calming our minds and bodies.

Take a few deep breaths on your own before finding a more natural rhythm.

As you breathe, think about why you notice that breath the most.

Perhaps it's as the air sweeps in through your nose,

or maybe as the slightly warmer air sweeps out through your mouth.

Or maybe it's in the rise and fall of your chest.

Your ribcage gently expanding and contracting while you breathe in and out, in and out.

Wherever you do notice it the most, keep your attention there, and each time your mind tries to wander, bring it back to that place.

When you're ready, feel free to focus on the sound of my voice, as I recap our last episode.

Sarah Crewe and her father were arriving at Miss Minchin's Seminary for Girls in London,

after a long voyage from India, where Sarah had lived till now.

Her young, rich, widowed father, Captain Crewe had arranged for her to get an education,

as was customary, and they met with Miss Minchin, who was a tall, ugly woman as far as Sarah could

see. Then the captain took Sarah back to his hotel, where they were to spend the final few days

together. As a wealthy, joyful young father, the captain doted on his daughter

and brought her every luxury she could ever need. But her special gift was a carefully selected

doll named Emily, who was to be Sarah's special friend.

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