"But Merry isn't a bad little lad," Bilbo continued. "It was a generous act and he seems to have been most industrious and thoughtful in his gift choices.
I completely agree! Merry's logic was flawless throughout; too bad the adults kept confusing him. This is just an adorable story, and I particularly love "To My Fro!"
Oh dear! Such a precocious and industrious and logical little Brandybuck! It's quite clear that he will grow up to be a precocious, industrious and logical grown Brandybuck. And I do like Bilbo's solution to getting the picture "off" the wall, LOL!
Thanks! It's good to keep busy, distracts those around you from what you're up to. Merry is certainly a fast mover, even on his little 3 year-old legs!
I figured the dwarves might well have pantographs! All that intricate work they do - the ideal thing if you haven't got a photocopier!
This wee tale was just oozing with adorableness and comical moments! I wanted to rescue poor, defenceless little Merry from the arms of his angry dad and give him a big cuddle. Good thing Bilbo was there to step in--just in time--and doting on his young cousins again. :-) Merry was just too cute in all of this!
I adore Merry's idea that the entire contents of Brandy Hall is all his now that he is big! This was priceless! The really big cheque (Look, Llinos, British spelling!) was just great. Frodo certainly could have done lots of shopping with that. No one can spoil a child like a grandparent and this reminded me of some people that I know. I loved this:
("Do you think Frodo will know?" ( Merry nodded, "Yes, Fro knows everything!") It shows just how very much Merry adores his Fro.
And this:
"Nor do I expect him to tear up his grandmother's flowerbed, nor take Cook's best rolling pin and present it to the scullery maid, nor announce to Toby, the stable lad, that my best mare is his… and… and look at this… he gave this to Frodo Baggins if you please!")
Seems Merry was a bit like Robin Hood and was all in favor of sharing the wealth.
I laughed out loud at Bilbo and Merry in this one! Thank you both!
Merry's logic was perfect. He'd been told two things and managed to make the perfect answer! What was everyone's problem?
I must admit I thought of Robin Hood while I was writing it. Then the flowers came up and I started thinking of Dennis Moor - good job they weren't lupins!
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I completely agree! Merry's logic was flawless throughout; too bad the adults kept confusing him. This is just an adorable story, and I particularly love "To My Fro!"
*happy grin*
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It was actually all the adults' fault. They need to get their act together! Bad, bad adults!
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I figured the dwarves might well have pantographs! All that intricate work they do - the ideal thing if you haven't got a photocopier!
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I think it's Grandpapa who needs the spanking!
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("Do you think Frodo will know?"
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Merry nodded, "Yes, Fro knows everything!") It shows just how very much Merry adores his Fro.
And this:
"Nor do I expect him to tear up his grandmother's flowerbed, nor take Cook's best rolling pin and present it to the scullery maid, nor announce to Toby, the stable lad, that my best mare is his… and… and look at this… he gave this to Frodo Baggins if you please!")
Seems Merry was a bit like Robin Hood and was all in favor of sharing the wealth.
I laughed out loud at Bilbo and Merry in this one! Thank you both!
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Merry's logic was perfect. He'd been told two things and managed to make the perfect answer! What was everyone's problem?
I must admit I thought of Robin Hood while I was writing it. Then the flowers came up and I started thinking of Dennis Moor - good job they weren't lupins!
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