Yet another Gamgee one:
'With perfect truth: for Bilbo was very polite to him, calling him "Master Hamfast", and consulting him constantly upon the growing of vegetables- in the matter of "roots", especially potatoes, the Gaffer was recognized as the leading authority by all in the neighbourhood (including himself).
This is a very good example of Tolkiens humor: Those added thoughts in brackets. I think there are some more, though I can't think of another one right now. I really like them [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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