Paddington and Scout Sit on the Fence

SCOUT: "Paddy? Paddy!"

 

PADDY: "Yes Scout?"

 

SCOUT: "Why do we have to sit on this wall, Paddy?"

 

PADDY: "Because Daddy thinks it's an interesting piece of geometry."

 

SCOUT: *Scratches head with paw.* "What's 'geometry'? Can we eat it?"

 

PADDY: "No, Scout! Geometry is the part of mathematics that studies the size, shapes, positions and dimensions of things. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders, cones and spheres are simple shapes in solid geometry. So too are triangles and pyramids, like the way these bricks are laid."

 

SCOUT: *Scratches head again.* "You know what I think about geometry, Paddy?"

 

PADDY: "No, what, Scout?"

 

SCOUT: "I think it's hard... especially on my soft little bottom!"

 

My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.

 

He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.

 

Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.

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