"Thank you very much for the offer. A lass tried to show me some of its workings earlier," Frodo said. Then, after a moment, had to admit. "I am afraid I feel rather old and stuffy looking at it. It seems much more complicated than simply writing a letter, and perhaps more trouble than it is worth."

Especially if it could be turned on without notice, and worse, show others all over what was happening. As convenient as the tablet seemed, it seemed to have plenty of drawbacks.