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night's rest. My name's Andrew. Thanks for joining me.

Tonight I'll be reading Part 14, chapters 23 and 24 of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen.

In the previous chapters, Catherine wakes with embarrassment to find the pages

she found the night before were merely administrative documents. Later, General Tilney proudly

shows Catherine his estate, leading her through vast gardens.

On a walk alone with Eleanor, Catherine learns Mrs. Tilney's favorite grove was shunned by the general,

leading Catherine to suspect past cruelty towards his wife, making her dislike him intensely.

Their walk is cut short by the general, who curiously prevents them from exploring the abbey

until he returns to the house.

Now that we're caught up with the story so far, let's get ourselves ready for sleep.

Start by taking a deep, relaxing breath and settle your body in whatever way feels most comfortable.

Now let any thoughts of the day drift away from your mind and

simply follow the sound of my voice. So let your eyes fall heavy and your bread soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep Chapter 23

An hour passed away before the general came in, spent on the part of his young guest in

in no very favourable consideration of his character.

This lengthened absence, these solitary rambles, did not speak a mind at ease, or conscience

void of reproach. At length he appeared, and, whatever might have been the gloom of his meditations, he could

still smile with them.

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