Pete was trying to think of a good way to get introduced to the slim young girl he saw earlier that day over at the Houston's. He wasn't really in the habit of popping over there that often and it might seem a little strange to show up out of the blue. Then he remembered old Mr. Houston came over a couple of months ago to borrow a circular saw. Pete would just have to go over there and ask for an obscure tool that might be hard to find.
That evening he rang the doorbell and Mr. Houston answered. Pete asked if he happened to have a tiny little screwdriver with a Robertson head. Mr. Houston said he would go have a look in the shed and Pete should wait in the living room. Bingo, the family was all there. Mrs. Houston introduced him to their son and daughter and also their Grandaughter, Amanda. Amanda was looking just as good close up as she did from far away. She was giving Pete the once over and didn't seem to be too disappointed. It ended up they were visiting from Indiana and were going to say for a few days.
Amanda had the long lean athletic look, so Pete asked her if she played any sports. She said she ran long distance on the track team. Pete mentioned that he might be able to show her the best places to run in Meriadoc. She accepted quickly saying she needed a run after the long car ride. Mr. Houston came back and said he was sorry, he couldn't find any screwdrivers that small. Pete wasn't to upset with that! Pete and Amanda met in the driveway 15 minutes later.