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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. Thank you so much for being here with us tonight.

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

But first, let's take a moment to prepare for sleep.

Focus on allowing every muscle in your face to relax.

Start by releasing tension in your forehead.

Let your eyebrows feel like they're sliding down the sides of your face.

Let your lips relax and part naturally.

Let your tongue rest on the roof of your mouth.

And finally, unclench your jaw.

Drop your shoulders and let your arms rest beside you.

Breathe in through your nose and exhale completely,

relaxing your chest. Think about letting your legs, thighs and calves, sink downwards.

Now stay still and calm while I recap our last episode.

Mr. Lorry asked Mr. Cruncher to explain why he knew the coffin of Mr. Clye was empty, and Mr. Cruncher wouldn't confirm his side occupation, only asked Mr. Lorry not to judge him harshly, and that if he must remove him

from his service to Telson's on their return to London to allow his boy to stay on.

Barsad left, and Carton explained that all he had managed to negotiate was a visit with Darnay, should the trial go badly the following day.

Mr. Lorry was saddened, but they agreed not to tell Lucy what had been arranged.

Carton didn't want to tell Lucy what had been arranged.

Carton didn't want to see Lucy until he absolutely had to,

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