Good Night Scout and Emmett

PADDY: "Did you have a nice day today, Emmett?"

 

EMMETT: "Oh yes I did, Paddy!" *Sighs and smiles.*

 

PADDY: "What did you enjoy the most about today, Emmett?"

 

SCOUT: "Well, we enjoyed playing hide-and-seek together today, didn't we Emmett?"

 

PADDY: *Kindly.* "That's lovely, Scout, but I was asking Emmett what he enjoyed. I know you loved playing hide-and-seek with Emmett."

 

SCOUT: "Oh! Sorry Paddy!" *Puts paw to mouth.* "And yes I did!" *Smiles and cuddles Dolly.*

 

PADDY: "Emmett?"

 

EMMETT: "Well, I did enjoy having elevenses with Jago and Daisy-Maud, and I liked sitting on Orson's knee as he told me all about the flowers he likes, and I liked it when you read me a story, and I really liked getting lots of big little bear hugs and snuffly kisses from Daddy."

 

SCOUT: *Ahem.* "Clears throat.*

 

EMMETT: "And of course I really enjoyed playing hide-and-seek with Scout."

 

SCOUT: "See! I told you, Paddy." *Smiles.*

 

PADDY: "And do you think you will be happy to live here with us in Daddy's house, and make it your home."

 

EMMETT: "Oh yes Paddy! I know I am going to be very happy here, Paddy!"

 

PADDY: "That's good, Emmett, because we like having you in our family."

 

EMMETT: "Oh thank you, Paddy!"

 

SCOUT: "Paddy? Paddy!"

 

PADDY: "Yes Scout?"

 

SCOUT: "Paddy, can you read the story now?"

 

PADDY: "Oh yes, of course, Scout!"

 

SCOUT and EMMETT: "Thank you, Paddy."

 

PADDY: *Reading.* "There was once a woodcutter and his wife who had a dear little daughter. This little girl had blue eyes and curly golden hair, and she was as sweet-tempered as she was pretty, so that all the neighbours loved her. In the village next to the one in which the woodcutter and his family lived the little girl's grandmother had her home. Granny made a great pet of the little one, you may be sure. She bought a piece of scarlet cloth and made her a pretty cloak with a hood to it, and when she was dressed in this, the folks called her Little Red Riding Hood."

 

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.

 

Made by Merrythought in England, Emmett is a charming little bear, sweet and smiling, crafted from multi-tonal marl grey mohair and featuring golden velvet paws. He is accessorised with a classic tartan woollen scarf. He is number 23 or a limited worldwide edition of 200.

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