tired of annoying ads like this one. Listen to send me to sleep ad free by signing up to a seven-day

free trial in the description. As well as ad-free episodes, you'll get exclusive stories, such as Sherlock

and Mycroft, Winnie the Pooh, the Metamorphosis, and many more. Sign up today and cancel any time.

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 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 breath, and settle your body in whatever way feels most comfortable.

Now let any thoughts of the day drift away from 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 24 John Pendleton

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

except momentarily when a brief period of full consciousness

sent insistent questions to her lips.

Pollyanna did not realize anything, in fact, very clearly, until the week had passed.

Then the fever subsided. The pain lessened somewhat, and her mind awoke to full consciousness.

...