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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy book shelf where we put down our worries from the day

and pick up a good book.

I'm your host and Elizabeth. It's lovely to be here with you tonight.

Because this evening we are returning to sense and sensibility.

But before we begin, let's take some time to get comfortable in bed.

Once you've found a cozy spot, take a big inhale and then a deep sigh to let it all go. Work your way up from your toes to your eyebrows

gently tensing and releasing each muscle in your body, going back to repeat any

areas that need extra attention. Don't worry about falling asleep. We all drift off in our own time.

Just allow your mind to be enticed into this story and move away from any

thoughts from the day that are trying to steal your focus.

Marien wasn't as angered about Willoughby's past as Eleanor had hoped, but became

further depressed at the loss of his character.

Mrs Dashwood strongly advised in a letter they stay in London as coming home would only remind

Mary Anne more of Willoughby.

She hoped they may find a distraction in town and the chances of running into each other

would be slimmer in case he returned to Devonshire following his wedding.

All in their acquaintance were appalled by Willoughby's engagement.

Eleanor was grateful that they never mentioned his name in Marianne's presence, but the only person she was glad to confide in was Colonel Brandon.

His vulnerability in confessing his story to her warmed Eleanor to him and allowed her to speak openly with him.

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