Although I was unable to see either Charles or Sebastian when I visited Brideshead, an absolute shame by any standard but which absolutely could not be helped for the many reasons, I was most fortunate to go visit the home of another member of the Brideshead family- Aloysius, who is now at the Teddy Bears of Witney store near Oxford. Thanks entirely to my old classmate and good friend E. who drove us there, or otherwise it would have been a most trying effort to see good old Aloysius- although, truth be told, even if I had to walk there, I would have done so. Yes, Aloysius is that much a part of my own interest in things.
Upon arriving at the shop, it was glorious to have two very enthusiastic shopkeep (Gill and Helen) talk to us about the many bears in the collection (both for sale and on display in the museum or in the showcases), but, really, seeing Aloysius (the Aloysius of the original series, not his junior replica in the film) was truly a sweet and unforgettable experience.
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