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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 7 of Polyanna, Chapter 15 and 16 by Eleanor H. Porter.

In the previous chapters, Polyanna spoke before the ladies' aide about taking in little Jimmy Bean,

but they all refused, much

to Pollyanna's disappointment. Whilst walking home, she found Mr Pendleton had fallen with a broken

leg, and she helped call the doctor to rescue him. Days later, she asked her aunt if she might bring him a get-well

gift, which caused a mysterious surprise in Miss Polly. But after initially refusing, she allowed

Pollyanna to do this, insisting she ensured he knew it was only a gift from Pollyanna.

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 bread soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep.

...and... Chapter 15 Dr. Chilton

The Great Grey Puffet Dr Chilton The great grey pile of masonry looked very different to Pollyanna

when she made her second visit to the house of Mr John Pendleton.

Windows were open.

An elderly woman was hanging out clothes in the backyard, and the doctor's gig stood under the Port Coshire. As before, Pollyanna went to the side door.

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