Yeah, "ninnyhammers" is probably an evil code word...and did anyone actually SEE the Gaffer after Sam went back and "had words" with him until the scouring? Hmm? He probably conspired with Lotho and Saruman to take over the Shire. Do you remember how he tried to kill Wormtongue? "He wasn't part of the deal, Sharkey! It was you and me all the way!"
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But all the while I sit and think of times there were before
I listen for returning feet and voices at the door
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