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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 Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim.

Chapter 12, Part 2.

March to Mrs. Fish's dismay. Lottie had gotten into her private sitting room to write a letter to her husband.

After some thought, Lottie felt guilty for leaving her husband and wrote to invite him to San Salvatore.

Rose could not help but be bewildered and jealous by this act,

feeling that Lottie was becoming some kind of imperturbable saint.

Later on at dinner, all four guests ate together, and Lottie was on the cusp of announcing her plans.

Now that we'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.

So let your eyes fall heavy and your breath soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep Chapter 12 Part 2

And what was it she was saying, thought Lady Caroline to herself, as she sat at the dinner table, continuing to sip, her elbow on the table, listening to Mrs. Wilkins.

She had invited somebody to come and stay. A man? Mrs. Fisher could not credit her ears,

yet it evidently was a man, for she spoke of the person as a he.

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