"Bob" is a very fine name, Fordim, one that I particuarly like, but unfortunately--or fortunately, as the case may be--Tolkien did not share my enthusiasm for Bob.
And, no, Tolkien was not given to imitating Hercule Poirot.
Nevertheless, welcome to the thread, Fordim!
*throws the ball out again.*
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I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.
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