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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 The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Chapters 19 and 20.

In the previous chapter, Valency had arrived to work for Roaring Abel and look after the

unwell young Sissy Gay. Soon after, she found herself quite thriving in her new surroundings,

relishing the opportunity to feel at once free and truly needed.

She also began to become more acquainted with Barney Snaid, who often dropped by the house

to visit Sissy, and learned more about his charming and mysterious ways.

Now that you'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.

Now let your eyes fall heavy and your breath soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep. You know, Chapter 19

Of course, the Sterlings had not left the poor maniac alone all this time, or refrained from heroic efforts to rescue her perishing soul

and reputation. Uncle James, whose lawyer had helped him as little as his doctor, came one day,

and, finding Valency alone in the kitchen, as he supposed,

gave her a terrible talking to, told her she was breaking her mother's heart and disgracing her family.

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