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I suppose you think that was terribly clever.
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A friend’s dry reprimand brings a grand performance back to its ordinary consequences. The familiar humour also makes the change in their conversation’s tone more noticeable.
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Spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingShow the scene
In The Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf confronts Bilbo after his disappearing act at the birthday party. The prank has alarmed and confused the guests. Their private conversation at Bag End soon becomes a more serious argument about leaving the Ring behind.
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