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for a good night's rest. My name's Andrew. Thanks for joining me. Tonight, I'll be

reading Part 16, chapters 27 and 28 of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. In the previous chapters,

Catherine realizes her gothic suspicions were foolish after Henry gently corrects her.

But she is distracted from her embarrassment by a letter from James, revealing his engagement to Isabella is off due to her inconsistency with Captain Tilney.

Catherine is deeply saddened on behalf of her brother, but less affected by the loss of Isabella than she'd expected. Later, the Tilney's visit Henry's charming parsonage in Woodston,

and Catherine is increasingly endeared to Henry.

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

Start by taking a deep, relaxing bread 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 breath soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep. Chapter 27 The next morning brought the following very unexpected letter from Isabella.

Bath, April

My dearest Catherine, I received your two kind letters with the greatest delight,

and have thousands of apologies to make for not answering them sooner.

I really am quite ashamed of my idleness, but in this horrid place one can find time for nothing.

I've had my pen in my hand to begin the letter to you almost every day since you left Bath,

but have always been prevented by some silly trifle or other.

Pray write to me soon and direct to my own good home.

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