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

I'm your host, Elizabeth.

Thank you for coming here tonight.

This evening we are returning to a tale of two cities.

But first, lie down comfortably,

letting your body feel fully supported.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath in, filling your lungs, then slowly release

the breath, letting go of any stress. Feel your feet, relax, sinking deeper into the surface beneath you.

Let this relaxation rise through your legs and hips, allowing your body to soften.

Let your belly, chest and shoulders become calm,

letting go of any tension.

And as you breathe, feel the warmth of peace spreading through your arms and hands.

Now gently relax your face.

Your eyes, your jaw, your brows, and feel safe and grounded and peaceful. Mr. Striber had decided to propose to Miss Manette and dropped in on Mr. Lorry at Telson's Bank along the way to declare the good news.

Mr. Lorry did not respond as Mr. Striver expected and urged the man to wait.

He said that he would speak to Miss Manette himself to gauge her interest

and save everyone the humiliation of a potential rejection.

Striver was taken aback.

He considered himself a great match for a woman like Miss Manette, but nevertheless

allowed Mr. Lorry to make the initial inquiries. Later that evening, as promised, Mr. Lorry

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