“Do you think we shall see anything of those Riders?” asked Pippin cheerfully.

“Yes, probably,” said Frodo, not liking the reminder. “But I hope to get across the River without their seeing us.”

“Did you find out anything about them from Gildor?”

“Not much–only hints and riddles,” said Frodo evasively.

“Did you ask about the sniffing?”

“We didn’t discuss it,” said Frodo with his mouth full.

“You should have. I am sure it is very important.”

“In that case I am sure Gildor would have refused to explain it,” said Frodo sharply. “And now leave me in peace for a bit! I don’t want to answer a string of questions while I am eating. I want to think!”

“Good heavens!” said Pippin. “At breakfast?”

–The Fellowship of the Ring, p. 95

This passage gets funnier every time I read it. This is an exact picture of me (Frodo) and my husband (Pippin) in the morning.