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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 a pleasure to be with you tonight.

This evening, we are returning to Anne's House of Dreams.

But before that, let's take some time to settle in.

Take a big stretch and release any tension you might be holding in your muscles.

Focus on how your body feels and allow yourself to physically relax.

Next, let's take a deep breath in, holding it for a moment, and exhale, breathing out

all your worries and concerns.

Once more.

Inhale.

Hold it a moment and exhale.

Wonderful. Guests began to gather at Green Gables the day before the wedding. Miss Lavender and Paul

had postponed their trip to Europe.

Paul was 19 now, and flourishing into a very well-published poet.

Miss Lavender hadn't aged a day.

Charlotte the 4th had been permitted to travel alone by her husband who had said, suit yourself, Charlotte and you'll suit me.

Philippa and Reverend Joe arrived, and Phil brought a wedding gift from Miss Patty and Miss Maria.

The two China dogs that Anne had loved so much.

That night, Anne took a twilight walk to Matthew in the graveyard, then walked back with

Gilbert, hand in hand, her pearl engagement drink, reminding her of the tears shed for the happiest and saddest days of her life.

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