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Welcome to send me to sleep. The place to find relaxing stories for a good night's rest.

My name's Andrew. Thanks for joining me. Tonight, I'll be reading Part 3 of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Chapter 6 and 7. In the previous chapters, Catherine was introduced to the character of Mr. Tilney, a charismatic

gentleman for whom she quickly built an affection.

She was, however, unable to see him again in social circles thereafter, having seemed to mysteriously be missing

from the town of Bath since their first meeting. Mrs. Allen also made acquaintance of an old-school

friend, Mrs. Thorpe, and Catherine became fast friends with her eldest daughter, Isabella.

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 breath soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep Chapter 6

The following conversation, which took place between the two friends in the pump room one morning,

after an acquaintance of eight or nine days, is given as a specimen of their very warm attachment, and of the

delicacy, discretion, originality of thought, and literary taste which marked the reasonableness

of that attachment.

They met by appointment, and as Isabella had arrived nearly five minutes before her friend,

her first address naturally was.

My dearest creature, what can have made you so late? I have been waiting for you at least this age.

Have you indeed? I'm very sorry for it. But really, I thought I was in very good time. It is but just one. I hope you have not been here long.

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