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Lobelia · 06-06-2004, 09:27 PM

I believe Tolkien answered someone's question about why Deagol had given Smeagol a gift, instead of the other way around, can't remember what it was, but you'll find it in the published Letters. Sorry I can't be more precise! It's a good letter, giving a lot of detail about how the Hobbit birthday-gift-giving works, starting with children giving their parents flowers on (the kids') birthdays. Have a good hunt!

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06-06-2004, 09:27 PM	#2
Lobelia Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 150	I believe Tolkien answered someone's question about why Deagol had given Smeagol a gift, instead of the other way around, can't remember what it was, but you'll find it in the published Letters. Sorry I can't be more precise! It's a good letter, giving a lot of detail about how the Hobbit birthday-gift-giving works, starting with children giving their parents flowers on (the kids') birthdays. Have a good hunt!