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| A Healer's Tale by Lindelea | 9 Review(s) |
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| Connie B. | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/30/2005 |
| "All's well that ends better," as the Gaffer would say.:) That was a totally sweet chapter, and well worth the wait. Everything fell into place. I'm glad Bilbo apologied. He knew he'd overstepped and nearly distroyed the self-confidence of a very worthy healer. The bit with the teapot was sweet, too. I was hoping Pippin would actually get a chance to explailn himself. And, last but not least, Ted finally declairs his love for Woodruff. To quote a friend of mine in a simular situation, "It's about time.":) Thanks. Connie B. Author Reply: I just love that quote. It would make a good motto to hang over the writing desk. And you're right, it *was* about time. Although if Ted had declared himself sooner, the story would have been a whole lot shorter. LOL! Thanks! | |
| Dreamflower | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| *great big goofy grin* Ah, what a sweet chapter: like your chapter "After a Drought a Deluge" in "Starfire", heaping up all the goodies after the angst, one right after the other. Bilbo was so sweet and wise in this. I *love* Bilbo. And that last little bit with her weeping all her stress out on dear Ted, and then his response, and hers... *great big goofy grin again* Author Reply: Yes, we just love those goodies heaped up and running over. Ah, I love it when a story elicits goofy grins. Thanks! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| "You have the bulk of my knowledge, Sweetbriar's voice echoed in her memory, the gentle tone taking on a mocking edge as Woodruff's remorseless self-judgment continued. All you are lacking is the weight of experience, and that comes in time." That sounds exactly like what my older colleagues tell me every day ;-) I think Bilbo succeded in convincing Woodruff, that she *IS* a very good healer. And the pony she received from Rosemary and the teapot from Pippin tell more than any word. They all respect her! She only needs a little time (with her beloved) to recover and to see clear again, and then she will feel happy! Author Reply: And your older colleagues are right! Good summation of the situation. Yes, Woodruff's confidence was badly shaken, and no, she will never be completely confident, for like every good healer, she knows her limitations and how very much is simply beyond her control. But at least she will keep doing her best for those in her care, and ever striving to widen the base of her knowledge. Thanks! | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| Ah, finally her beloved declares himself, and she not only accepts it but finds the gentle healing only such a one can bring. Author Reply: Yes, Ted is a pearl among hobbits, and he and Woodruff certainly deserve one another. Author Reply: Oops, forgot to say Thanks! | |
| Anso the Hobbit | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| Happy ending! :D But a tearful one at that. Poor Woodruff, so overcome by worries about her healing abilities and now suddenly all these visitors giving her gifts and saying how well she's done. :) Author Reply: I know, I tend to "pile it on" in a final chapter, rather than stringing it out the way I do the troubles. But, as some famous author (JRRT?) once said, happy times are much more boring to read about for some reason, and so I sort of cram it all in to get it over with... Thanks! | |
| SlightlyTookish | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| Awww. A pony, teapot, Ted, Ferdi's health...what more can Woodruff want? :) I really liked this chapter, and your Bilbo most of all! Author Reply: What more, indeed? And I'm glad you like my Bilbo. I'm still a little hesitant at writing him, but his voice is coming more easily the oftener we take tea together. Thanks! | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| Ahhh. Woodruff and Ted have finally wrapped their arms round each other! The start of a long and (mostly) happy relationship. Beryl was doing her best to look after Woodruff - she provided clean clothes, hot water, help with hair washing and food. And then Bilbo came along with reassurance and Ferdibrand and Rosemary provided approval, thanks and a pony - and then Pippin (with Bilbo's aid) produced the magic teapot. What more could a hobbit want from the day? Lucky Woodruff. She's come a long way from the poor bedraggled put upon apprentice at the beginning. A long journey. Much like Pippin's, in a way. And they are both sailing into harbour. Sighs of satisfaction. And now it's time to PARTAY. Author Reply: Amen to that! "Partay" begins in Chapter 50, just posted. So what if it's a different point on the timeline? What a lovely image, "sailing into harbour". Thanks! | |
| Imrahoil | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| At last! Lovers, really!! Especially men, ehm, hobbits!!! Author Reply: Finally! Though of course I knew the story would be about over when Ted declared his intentions... must be why I stretched it out so long. Thanks! | |
| Pearl Took | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 9/29/2005 |
| So grand :) Woodruff gets her assuance, her teapot and her love. And a pony of her own thrown in for good measure :) MEWD! Author Reply: What could be better? Thanks! | |