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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 your host, Elizabeth. Thank you so much for being here with me tonight.

This evening we are returning to Anne of the Island.

But before we do that, let's take a moment to relax and settle in.

Give yourself a nice big stretch and try to get comfortable wherever you are.

Feel the tension release from your muscles and allow your arms and legs to feel heavy.

Clearing your mind now, take a deep breath into your belly.

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

Now breathe out and feel completely at peace.

Once more now, now.

Deep breath into your belly

and exhale.

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

if you feel any intrusive thoughts drifting back in. Davy and Dora were being trusted to represent Green Gables at church alone one Sunday.

Marilla had one of her headaches.

Anne was away in Carmody and Mrs Lind had sprained her ankle.

They were sent on their way with everything they needed

and strict orders about what to do and what not to do.

Davy was still cross with Mrs Lind for convincing Marilla

to not allow him to go fishing with the cotton boys the day before.

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