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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.

This evening we're continuing with Jill.

But before we do, let's give ourselves some time to be present.

Lie or sit still, uncrossing your legs and keeping your arms by your sides.

Close your eyes and breathe evenly and naturally.

Focus on the air coming into your body and leaving it.

And say quietly to yourself,

I'm breathing in, I'm breathing out.

You can use this to stay present.

And if any thoughts do creep in,

just acknowledge them.

Let them slide away

and keep your focus on your breath, remaining still and calm.

Jill chose one governess advertisement to apply to first,

and as it stated applicants must apply in person between 12 and 2pm in the afternoon.

She spent the next morning people watching from her window.

She took particular notice of a little girl selling flowers,

or not selling them as the case may be.

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