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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 12 of Polyanna, chapters 27 and 28, by Eleanor H. Porter.

In the previous chapters, John Pendleton came to call on the recovering Pollyanna, which allowed some time for he

and Miss Polly to slightly clear the air after years of silence. Still unable to exactly diagnose

Pollyanna's condition, a specialist doctor from New York was sent for,

and Pollyanna accidentally overheard the verdict that she would never walk again,

sending her into a confused and frantic state, with only her nurse, Ms. Hunt, to console her.

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 and your breath soften. we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep. Chapter 27 Two visits

It was Nancy who was sent to tell Mr. John Pendleton of Dr. Meade's verdict.

Miss Polly had remembered her promise to let him have direct information from the house.

To go herself or to write a letter, she felt to be almost equally out of the question.

It occurred to her then to send Nancy.

There had been a time when Nancy would have rejoiced greatly

at this extraordinary opportunity

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