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Thanks so much for your support. And now a few ads before tonight's story. 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 9, Chapter 11 and 12 of A Little Princess by Francis Hodgson

Bennett.

In the previous chapters, Sarah becomes interested in a cheerful, large family across the square.

A boy from this family mistakes her for a beggar and gives her a sixpence,

which Sarah cherishes without spending.

Her life takes a turn when a wealthy, solitary Indian gentleman moves into the house next door. Sarah recognises the furniture as Indian and feels a sense of homesickness.

The man is revealed to be very ill and unhappy, and this makes Sarah's mind spin with questions about his life.

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

Start by taking a deep, relaxing breath 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. follow 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. Chapter 11 Round Us

There were fine sunsets, even in the square sometimes.

One could only see parts of them, however, between the chimneys and over the roofs.

From the kitchen window, one could not see them at all

and could only guess that they were going on

because the bricks looked warm

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