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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 Polly Anna, part two,

chapters four and five,

by Eleanor H. Porter.

In the previous chapters, Miss Polly received the request that she might home her newly

orphaned niece, Pollyanna, at which she gave her maid Nancy the immediate, if not begrudging

orders to prepare for her arrival.

The task of meeting Pollyanna was given to Nancy and driver Timothy, with Nancy being quite

nervous. However, the shiningly positive attitude of Pollyanna on arrival was almost overwhelming,

and just before they returned to the house, Nancy had slight apprehensions for the stern welcome

she was about to receive from her aunt. 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 your mind and simply follow the sound of my voice.

So let your eyes fall heavy

and your breath soften

as we settle in

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