[Orofaniel]

Rosie

The tea was ready, and the home baked cookies as well. She found her basket and placed everything in it, with nice clothing on the top. It had been a busy day indeed. First she had followed Fippi and the other children to school, together with Poppy. Then she had come home and made Hedgar a nice cup of tea before he went to work at the Hedge. Then afterwards she had started to make cookies that she would bring to the workers now.

She took the basket and went.

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When she reached the hedge she saw all those children and men working together. It was a very nice sight, Rosie thought. Rosie was also very proud that her husband had volunteered for this. And there was her son, Fippi, dragging a branch in the other direction.

"Rosie!" Hedgar said when he saw her coming. "Hello dear," she said and smiled. Berilac came over and welcomed her to the hedge. Rosie gave a short laugh and handed the Hobbit Ranger a cookie. "I've brought hot tea, and home baked cookies for everyone," Rosie announced. She had just finished and there were already children running towards her. Rosie laughed again, one of those merry laughers of hers. "Here you go..." Rosie said and handed the children cookies.

Then afterwards she served them tea. "Can I have some tea as well?" A boy asked Rosie. Rosie had unfortunately overlooked the boy before and felt her heart leap as she heard his voice. "Of course you can, dear." She said and poured the boy some tea. "What's your name?" She asked him when she handed him the small cup.

"My name is Edmund," he said and sipped the tea. "Oh, so you're Edmund!" Rosie said and smiled. The boy nodded. "You want a cookie too?" Rosie said as the boy took another sip. "Yes, please.” The boy said as his eyes lightened up. He smiled and took a big bite of the cookie.

Suddenly Rosie saw something. "What's that Edmund?" Rosie asked curiously. "That's my squirrel..."Edmund replied. "He is injured, so I'm watching over him until he fells better." the boy added. "Oh, that's very nice of you," Rosie said and smiled.

Rosie didn't notice that Fippi came from behind and gave her a big hug. "Mum," He said. "Yes, darling, what is it?" Rosie said ad turned. "Look what we've done..." Fippi said, and pointed at one of the holes. "Oh...That's a really great job you've done. All of you. "Rosie said, looking in the direction Fippi was pointing.

"Have some tea and cookies," Rosie said and found her basket. When she had given Fippi a cup and a cookie, she offered the others a second round.

[ November 20, 2003: Message edited by: Orofaniel ]