"I just--" Pippin broke off and sighed. It was very like him to share everything with his cousin, but in this rather grown up matter, he wanted to keep the lady to himself. He knew Merry wouldn't go so far as to outright tell the lady of Pippin's interest, but he was sure Merry would tease him a good deal.

Really, he was sure Merry was going to tease him regardless of the name. So he decided to come out with it. But first he beckoned his cousin closer and lowered his voice.

"Do you promised to keep this a secret between just the two of us?"