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Did you understand Ruth's thoughts that 'she's willing to bet he (the writer) must be a Tolkien fan?

I thought this was just a reference to the old-fashioned style that the writer used in the letters.

Ruth believed that the writer was Tolkien fan because of the archaic syntax that the writer used.

I thought it was a humorous comment.

I believe she came to the conclusion because of the style of writing and it was a humorous comment.

I wonder how many Tolkein fans would see the funny side.

It is kind of funny - even if I take exception at being bundled with intolerant chauvinists... ;-)

>6 Andrew-theQM: That's what I thought would be the case.