We bring you Another Moment in Bingo History . . .

[lavendertook]

In The Return of Shadow, Part 1 of The History of The Lord of the Rings Christopher Tolkien transcribes his father's notes as follows:

Too many hobbits. Also Bingo Bolger-Baggins a bad name. Let Bingo=Frodo, a son of Primula Brandybuck but of father Drogo Baggins (Bilbo's first cousin). So Frodo ( =Bingo) is Bilbo's first cousin once removed both on Took side and on Baggins. Also he has as proper name Baggins.

[Frodo struck out] No--I am too used to Bingo.

Frodo [i.e. Took] and Odo are in the know and see Bingo off at gate after the Party . . . But Frodo says goodbye at Bucklebury. Only Merry and Bingo ride on into exile - because Merry insists. Bingo originally intended to go alone.

Then Christopher Tolkien adds:

All of this from 'No - I am now too used to Bingo', was struck out in pencil, and at the same time my father wrote 'Sam Gamgee' in the margin, and to 'Bingo originally intended to go alone' he added 'with Sam'. It may be that this is where he first set down Sam Gamgee's name. (221)

You have just been reading a moment in Bingo history. Good night.

Comments

[bbolgerbaggins.livejournal.com]

Oooooh, a'maelamin! *buries his face in his shoulder and weeps*

Thank you, love. *sniffs* Do you reeeeally think so?

[frodofigment.livejournal.com]

~holds him, rubbing his back gently~

Mhmm. ~nuzzles his curls~ I do think so. Bingo Bolger-Baggins is not a bad name. In fact, I think it has a very appealing sound. Ever said your name such to hear it, a'maelamin?

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

Mmmmm. Hehe. That feels nice, melamin.

*small smile as he relaxes* Hmmm, I suppose I haven't. Though my mun shouts out my first name whenever she's driving and passes a church with my name on a sign in front--it's very disconcerting, actually. *purses lips*

[frodofigment.livejournal.com]

~smiles~ I'm glad.

Well, I'm rather fond of shouting your name too... but that's for a different reason.

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*splorts*

*composes himself with an impish smile* Well, let me know when you're ready for me to give you a reason to again, and I shall be sure to oblige, a'maelamin.(-;

[frodofigment.livejournal.com]

;) Mmmm... I shall give you prompt notice, Mr. Bolger-Baggins.

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

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