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Welcome to send me to sleep, the place to find relaxing stories for a good night's rest. My name's Andrew. Thanks for joining me.

Tonight I'll be reading part two, Chapter 2 and 3 of A Little Princess

by Francis Hodgson Burnett. In the previous chapter, Sarah and her father arrive from

India to London, where Sarah will attend Miss Minchin's select seminary, where

she'll be a privileged parlor board her.

Before his departure, her doting father indulges Sarah's every whim, including a lavish wardrobe,

and Emily, an immediately cherished doll, leading Miss Minchin to mentally

dub Sarah as a little princess. The chapter ends with Captain Crew leaving, and a heartbroken

Sarah, finding solace with her doll Emily.

Now that we're caught up with the story so far, let's get ourselves ready for sleep.

Start by taking a deep, relaxing bread

and settle your body in whatever way feels most comfortable.

Now let any thoughts of the day drift away from your mind and simply follow the sound of my voice.

So let your eyes fall heavy. the sound of my voice.

So let your eyes fall heavy and your breath soften

as we settle in

for a peaceful night's sleep.

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