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Thanks so much for your support. And now a few ads before tonight's story. 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 11 of Pollyanna, chapters 24 to 26, by Eleanor H. Porter.

In the previous chapters, Pollyanna met with a woeful priest in Pendleton Woods and inspired him with stories of her father

to spread some joy amongst his congregation instead of being scornful and disparaging.

It was not long after this that Pollyanna fell victim to an accident with a motor car, leaving her gravely hurt.

Upon awaking, she was unable to move her legs, and she was under the care of her new nurse, Miss Hunt.

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. 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 24 John Pendleton

Pollyanna did not go to school tomorrow, nor the day after tomorrow.

Polyanna, however, did not realize this, except momentarily when a brief period of full consciousness sent insistent questions

to her lips.

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