Good Hobbit Morning Chapter 1 "An Unexpected Party"

Dr. Thompson & I discuss the first chapter of Tolkien's novel.

"Bilbo is enjoying a pipe outside his front door when an old man with a long cloak and a staff arrives. After the old man introduces himself, Bilbo recognizes him as the wizard Gandalf, who has created spectacular fireworks displays on holidays in Hobbiton, but Bilbo still looks on the old wizard with a suspicious eye. When Gandalf asks if Bilbo would be interested in going on an adventure, Bilbo declines and quickly excuses himself. He invites the wizard to come over for tea the next day but only so as not to seem rude—in reality, he wants nothing to do with Gandalf and his adventures."
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