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I think it might be a little harsh Written by Russell (3/30/2008 3:28 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, On their own terms, penned by Barbara

on Mr. Woodhouse to say everything is on his terms if he really is an invalid. Is there any indication that he's capable of getting out of the house more than just for little walks?

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Emma and her father Laraine (3/29/2008 11:31 p.m.)

Father and Daughter BarbaraB (3/30/2008 1:04 a.m.)
- I've always wondered how ill Mr. Woodhouse is... Anne-Marie (3/30/2008 4:05 p.m.)
  - Probably not really ill Laraine (3/30/2008 6:32 p.m.)
    - "Valetudinarian" Delories (3/31/2008 2:31 a.m.)
      - Is this the same as hypochondria? (nfm) Moni (3/31/2008 5:39 a.m.)
  - Thyroid problems? Tarn (3/31/2008 4:58 a.m.)
Like Father, like daughter… Robbin (3/30/2008 4:39 a.m.)
Mr Woodhouse Hanné B (3/30/2008 7:54 a.m.)
- They didn't Laraine (3/30/2008 10:54 a.m.)
On their own terms Barbara (3/30/2008 10:18 a.m.)
- That's a terrific point Laraine (3/30/2008 10:48 a.m.)
  - A very good point, indeed! Delories (3/30/2008 1:12 p.m.)
  - Agree, worth keeping in mind... Moni (3/31/2008 12:41 a.m.)
- I think it might be a little harsh Russell (3/30/2008 3:28 p.m.)
  - Why not? Barbara (3/30/2008 3:58 p.m.)
    - Valetudinarian Russell (3/31/2008 10:47 a.m.)
      - Yes   Barbara (3/31/2008 11:10 a.m.)
        
        Here's what teh OED has to say   JulieW (3/31/2008 11:30 a.m.)
        
        Even if the O.N. used "valetudinarian" to mean "in   Russell (3/31/2008 2:31 p.m.)
        
        I meant to say "invalid"   Russell (3/31/2008 2:40 p.m.)
        
        Thats OK   JulieW (3/31/2008 2:43 p.m.)
        
        No, you didn't (Yes you didn't?)   Russell (3/31/2008 2:48 p.m.)
        
        I'll give Mr. Woodhouse the benefit of the doubt   Joan Ellen (3/31/2008 3:01 p.m.)
        
        Imaginary Invalid?   Barbara (3/31/2008 3:47 p.m.)
        
        Interesting   Ramya (4/1/2008 9:58 p.m.)
        
        And here's from Johnson's dictionary (1828)   Graciela (3/31/2008 12:28 p.m.)
        
        It doesn't say there were real illnesses either   Barbara (3/31/2008 1:41 p.m.)
        
        Depression could be the real disease...   Martine (3/31/2008 3:33 p.m.)
        
        I dunno. He seems awfully social for a depressed person   Delories (3/31/2008 4:18 p.m.)
- Mr Woodhouse's motive Nicki (3/30/2008 3:53 p.m.)
  - A bit too harsh on Emma, perhaps Ramya (3/30/2008 6:09 p.m.)
    - Hi Ramya! Line (3/30/2008 8:48 p.m.)
      - Mr Woodhouse- eggs or tart ?   Mandy N (3/31/2008 9:17 a.m.)
        
        He is lonely, perhaps...   Martine (3/31/2008 3:25 p.m.)
        
        What does he have against jam tarts?   Tarn (4/1/2008 1:29 a.m.)
      - Hi Line! :) Ramya (4/1/2008 1:07 a.m.)
- Well one of the pleasures of hosting Tracy W (3/31/2008 5:35 p.m.)
  - IMO Emma can do what she likes... Line (3/31/2008 6:11 p.m.)

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