Elanor realized that Sam had directed his question at Cami, but she couldn't help answering herself. She touched his shoulder gently, and spoke in an undertone so only he could hear. She knew very well that this directly contradicted what Cami had just said, which was why she had said them for Sam's benefit only. If Cami ever found out, well, Elanor would be roasted meat, and on a stick, too, turning around slowly over a hot fire.
"Sam, Marigold's got to learn her lesson, and I figure that this is a good as time as any. If she tells, no serious harm will come of it, and Uncle Bilbo can give her a good talking to." She paused. "I say you give her a chance. But then, Cami probably knows better, as she's older than us, and in charge!"
[ January 11, 2003: Message edited by: Merri ]
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