"Mama? May I ask you a question?" That was Declan.
"Well, dear, you just did. Would you like to ask a second question?" We both giggled.
"That's funny, Mama. Yes, ma'am. May we sit out in one of the conservatories and enjoy the nice Fall Day?"
"That is a great idea Declan. Just be sure to leave the door open, and don't stray, okay?"
"Yes ma'am! Thank you, Mama!"
Out Declan went, and then I began to wonder- we?? All the other tiny bears that might share the tiny conservatories are down south in New Orleans! I thought I had better go out and find out what was going on . . .
"Well! Who might we have here, Declan! I didn't realize you had a guest."
"Sorry, Mama. This is Bartholomew."
"Hello, Mama! I prefer to be called Bartie, though! Declan told me by email that this was the place for tiny teddies, so here I am!"
"Oh dear . . . Mama?! Declan, may we have a word?"
We walked out around the conservatory.
"I'm sorry, Mama! I didn't know he would come here! I told him tiny teddies did live at our house and were welcome, but I meant to tell him I was speaking of Lagniappe, in New Orleans! Oh! I am so sorry! I hate to have to tell him to go away! He has nowhere to live and when I talked to him in email . . . well, you said all bears were welcome, and I just told him we would be glad to have him." A tiny tear rolled down Declan's cheek.
"Oh, Honey; never mind about that. It's okay. I was just a wee bit taken by surprise. It is a very special thing, to help others in need. Well, let's just go back and tell him how happy we are he is here, and things will all be okay. You can both go down to Lagniappe with us soon and there is always room there for tiny teddy bears, I think."
"Thank you, Mama! Bartie seems like SUCH a nice little bear!"
"I am sure he is, darling, now off we go to speak to him. Declan? Let's just be careful of doing things before we have permission again, though, okay?"
There was a pause, then Declan said, "I will try, Mama. I didn't mean to do anything wrong."
Bartie stood up as we rounded the corner. "I am sorry to be a trouble, Mama. Well, Declan told me I should call you Mama because that is your name. Is that wrong?"
"No, dear. It's perfectly right. You should call me Mama, and you and Declan need to come in soon and wash your paws for dinner. We are glad to have you here with us. You will be safe and loved!"
"YAY!" Bartie and Declan both jumped up and shouted.
"Well, the more the merrier! Come in soon!"
Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday, Everybear and Everybody!
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