Fellowship of the Ring End of Chapter 1

            In the end of chapter 1,  the discussion of Bilbo's disappearance did not die down at all. Hobbits believe that Bilbo finally went mad because he always had been a little crazy. I don't think that that is the cause, but rather that Bilbo is an adventurous hobbit and likes to travel. Word gets out that Frodo is giving away free things from his house. Then I think Frodo is overwhelmed with all the people in his house. That is when some of Frodo's relatives demand to see him furious about their gift of spoons. Once Frodo deals with them, he finds out that one of them had taken some valuable objects and makes her give them back. Frodo is now wondering what to do and waiting for Gandalf to come and visit him. I think he does not know what to do and thinks he should leave home. After Frodo gives everyone their presents and claim's back his stolen property from uninvited hobbits, Gandalf shows up again. This time with the advice not to ever put on the ring. Then Gandalf quickly leaves again. This is strange behavior and I think Gandalf doesn't want to hurt Frodo with his presence. I predict that Frodo will go after Bilbo because he misses him so much.

Gandalf the Grey