2. Marrying Merry - by Dean Maia of Este
Marrying Merry
He is such a troublemaker. Look at him and that young cousin of his. I say they are planning some mischief. Those two show no Hobbit-sense." She harrumphed and crossed her arms in that way some elders use to dismiss the young. Usually it was for anyone younger than their newest dress.
"Yes." Her gossip said, "And that young Peregrin just barely walking! I say they will grow to become two un-respectable Hobbits. Always into things, and doing who knows what. Who would want to marry one of them?"
Young Diamond, who had listened, looked at Meriadoc and started thinking.
Dean Maia of Este
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