Six younger brothers? My, that would be very tiring! I may have only been an only child, but hobbits are known to have large families so I had many small cousins of my own to run after. The Took lasses were always more mischievous and caused me no end in grief. [Of course he speaks teasingly.]

Oh, I would love to! If we are ever to cross paths here I would be more than happy to teach you what I know. It can be very relaxing and even more rewarding, you know, gardening. [His excitement is infectious but he remembers himself quickly and laughs, embarrassed.] I apologize. Sometimes I ramble and I forget to stop myself before I make a fool out of myself.