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Tonight, we'll read an adaptation of Alexandra Dumas' The Nutcracker, originally published in 1844.

Dumas' version of The Nutcracker was itself adapted from the original, written by ETA Hoffman.

However, it was Dumas' adaptation that gave inspiration to the famous Nutcracker ballet composed by

Tchaikovsky. Let's get cozy. Close your eyes.

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths.

In a great German city, there was once a highly regarded business executive and his wife,

called Mr. and Mrs. President Silverhouse, and even their name implied House of Wealth.

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