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Thornden wasn’t going to wait for a more open invitation. He deserved no better reply from the hobbit. He seated himself opposite Falco immediately.
“I am sorry about my rudeness today on the road,” he said. “I was angry with the men, not with you.” He paused a moment and looked down. Falco sat silently puffing at his pipe, waiting for Thornden to continue. “Things have not been well since you left,” Thornden finally said, lifting his head. “And I guess I was surprised at your sudden return. I know it’s not much as an excuse to be rude to an old friend returning, but I hope you’ll accept it.”
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