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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 Elizabeth, your host.

It is lovely to be here with you.

Tonight we are continuing with a tale of two cities.

But before we do that, let's take a moment to relax and settle in. Give yourself a big stretch and get comfortable where you are.

Feel the tension, release from your muscles, and let your limbs sink heavily into the bed. Now let's clear your mind.

Inhale deeply into your belly.

Allow your mind to be free of any worries or concerns.

And now exhale feeling completely at peace let's do that once more inhale inhale Inhale and exhale.

Follow the sound of my voice and try to refocus your mind on the story

if you feel any thoughts drifting back in.

The Defarges returned to Saint-Antoine through the Paris gates from Versailles.

They were stopped as usual for inspections from the soldiers and police, whom Defarge knew,

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