Welcome, I'm Joanne, and this is Driftov, a soft place for you to land at the end of the

day.

I'd like to offer you a calming bedtime story tonight, softly told, with a nice soft gentle

voice that I hope will help you feel nurtured, safe, and at ease so you can drift off.

There is no softer pillow than a quiet mind, and a soothing bedtime story will help

do just that. It will offer your mind a calming distraction so you can effortlessly ease into

restfulness. It really is that simple. So, are you ready for a bedtime story? Well then,

get comfy and cozy in your bed and snuggle uptight, and let me be your guide now.

Sweet dreams, my friend, and good night.

Tonight's bedtime story is a French fairy tale called Princess Rosette.

Once upon a time, there lived a king and queen who had two handsome boys, so well fed and

hearty were they that they grew like the day. Whenever the queen had a child, she sent for

the fairies that she might learn from them what would be its future lot. After a while,

she had a little daughter who was so beautiful that no one could see her without loving her.

The fairies came as usual, and the queen, having feasted them,

said to them as they were going away. Do not forget that good custom of yours,

but tell me what will happen to Rosette, for this was the name of the little princess.

The fairies answered her that they had left their divining books at home and that they would come

again to see her. Ah, said the queen, that boat's no good. I fear you do not wish to distress me

by for telling evil, but I pray you let me know the worst and hide nothing from me.

The fairies continued to make excuses, but the queen only became more anxious to know the truth.

At last, the chief among them said to her, we fear Madame that Rosette will be the cause of a

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