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Originally Posted by Tolkien
Practically everybody living near was invited. A very few were overlooked by accident, but as they turned up all the same, that did not matter.
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This supports the idea that the Gamgees were definitely present at the party. I would agree with those who think that they were not among the 144 honoured guests. Perhaps, seeing that they helped out in various functions at Bag End, they may have had some sort of task assigned to them - I can imagine Sam serving beer from the barrel to which he later says farewell!
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08-20-2009, 03:06 PM
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