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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.

It is lovely to be here with you.

Tonight we are continuing with Jill.

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 relax.

Next, let's take a deep breath in. Hold it for a moment and exhale.

Breathing out all your worries and concerns.

Once more, inhale.

Hold it a moment and exhale.

Wonderful.

One morning, as Mrs. Tallwood requested a lie-in for a headache, Jill decided to rush the dog walks by taking them out in threes rather than twos. First out was Sue, Royal and Shows, heading the pack. The latter spotted a cat sitting outside an open door to a

fine house, which paused on seeing the poodle before quickly darting inside and up the stairs,

with shows in hot pursuit. Jill ran in to fetch the dog back, but as she came down the

stairs with a penitent-looking shows, she came upon Sue, who had taken the opportunity to sneak

into the stranger's dining room and sneak off with a chicken from a plate of cold meats.

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