Welcome to Drift Off Bedtime Stories. I'm your host Joanne, and I'm so glad you've joined me.

Tonight, we begin a new journey together as we dive into the timeless classic Anne of Green Gables

by Lucy Maude Montgomery. Each Sunday, I'll be narrating a few chapters, offering a gentle

escape into the charming world of Anne Shirley

and the beautiful landscapes of Prince Edward Island.

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Now, before we begin, let's take a moment to relax and settle in. Find a comfortable

position. Gently close your eyes and take a deep breath in and slowly exhale.

Feel your body beginning to unwind as you let go of any tension.

Imagine yourself in a peaceful, cozy space, ready to drift off into a world of imagination

and rest.

And so, my friend, let's step into the enchanting world now of Anne of Wingamels. Chapter 18 and to the rescue.

All things great are wound up with all things little.

At first glance, it might not seem that the decision of a certain Canadian Premier to include Prince Edward Island in a political tour

could have much or anything to do with the fortunes of Little Anne Shirley at Green Gables,

but it had. It was a January,

the Premier came, to address his loyal supporters and such of his non-supporters as chose to be

present at the Monster Mass Meeting held in Charlottetown. Most of the Avonlea people were on premier side of politics. Hence, on the night of the

meeting, nearly all the men and a goodly proportion of the women had gone to town 30 miles away.

Mrs. Rachel Lynde had gone too.

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