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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book. I'm your host, Elizabeth.

Thank you for choosing to be here the day. host, Elizabeth.

Thank you for choosing to be here this evening.

Tonight we are continuing with the secret garden. But before we do that, let's take a moment to relax and settle in.

Give your settle in. Give yourself a nice big stretch and get comfortable.

Feel the tension release from your muscles and allow your limbs to sink heavily downwards.

Now clear your mind by inhaling deeply into your belly. Allow your mind to be free of any worries or concerns,

and now exhale feeling completely at peace.

Let's do that one more time.

Inhale and exhale.

Follow the sound of my voice and try to refocus your mind on the story if you feel any thoughts drifting back in.

Mary Lennox was born in India during the British Empire to wealthy soceanites who never really wanted children.

As a result, Mary had been largely left to governesses and servants who spoiled her and

bended to her every whim. She had no friends

no friends and spent much of her time

and spent much of her time alone

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