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Good evening and welcome to this sleepy bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day

and pick up a good book.

I'm Elizabeth, your host.

Thank you so much for coming this evening.

Tonight we are continuing with the child woman's daughter.

But before we do that, let's take a moment to relax and settle in.

Give your body a big stretch and find a comfortable position.

Feel the tension release from your muscles and your limbs as you sink heavily into the bed.

Now, inhale deeply into your belly.

Allow your mind to be free of any worries or concerns.

And exhale, feeling completely at peace. Let's try that once more. Inhale and exhale. Follow the sound of my voice and try to refocus your mind on the story if you feel any thoughts drift back in.

Mary had used her first wages to buy some delicious food for her mother to help restore her appetite.

It included bacon, eggs, sausages and sweets for breakfast.

Her mother was delighted and as soon as she heard the neighbor leave for work she too hopped out of

bed and was swiftly out of the door shortly after mrs. Cathity came in ready to find her

new friend to complain about her husband, but instead found Mary. She was disappointed to begin

with, but then she suggested they walk out together to do the shopping for dinner. Mrs. Cafferty

was a mercenary shopper, unlike Mrs. Makebelieve, who went to the closest shop to her home

and made solid friendships with the owners. Mrs. Cafferty knew all the prices of all the items across

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