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night's rest.

My name's Andrew.

Thanks for joining me.

Tonight I'll be reading The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Chapters 3 to 6.

In the previous chapters, we met Valency Sterling on the day of her 29th birthday, as she reveled in the dreary day that had meant her family picnic had been cancelled.

We learned much about her overly critical and controlling family, as well as about her timid nature

and vibrant inner world where she would seek refuge in her imaginary blue castle.

As the chapter came to a close, Valency sought to leave the house and secretly consult

a doctor about her recent heart trouble.

Now that we've 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 as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep. You know, Chapter 3

Breakfast was always the same.

Oatmeal porridge, which Valancy loathed,

toast and tea, and one spoonful of marmalade.

Mrs. Frederick thought two teaspoons extravagant, but that did not matter to Valency, who hated Marmalade too.

The chilly, gloomy little dining room was chillier and gloomier than usual.

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