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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy book shelf

where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm your host, Elizabeth.

It's wonderful to have you here this evening.

Tonight we are continuing with Villette.

But before that, let's take some time to unwind and relax.

Take a big stretch where you are

and feel the tension release from your muscles.

Today is over and all that matters is that you get the rest you deserve to take on tomorrow.

Let's take some nice deep breaths now to help you settle in.

Inhale and imagine all your worries and concerns

are being sucked into a little cloud.

And now exhale and watch that cloud drift away.

Once more now. drift away.

Once more now.

Inhale and exhale. And exhale.

Great. You can repeat this as many times as you need to feel fully relaxed

while I recap our last episode.

Dr John did not only write to Lucy frequently,

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