Crystal thought about an explanation why she would be away from home if Frodo came to see her. On a visit to her grand-parents in Buckland? (her family was spread all over
the Shire) Or in Bree, where some other relatives lived she had not seen for some years? Both were good reasons not to be at home.
But would she need an excuse? Frodo would hardly want to see her at all-he didn't know her in person, all he knew was that she lived not far away from Bad-End and was about 20 years old. That was all, so why should he come?
Suddenly her mother called from downstairs. "Crystal, there are some visitors for you!" She heard some talk at the door and then "They want you to come down and have a walk with them"
"I'm coming, Mum" Crystal answered and ran downstairs. On the doorstep were a couple of hobbits. Some she knew, like Pearl or Primrose whom she had often seen walking through Hobbiton. The others she knew by sight and name, but had never really spoken to them.
Before Crystal could say anything, Pearl opened her mouth and asked her to join them for a walk.
"Well why not?" she answered, wondering about the reason.She guessed that it would have something to do with the party, so she followed the others.
[ January 16, 2003: Message edited by: Sindae ]
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