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Why not? Written by Barbara (3/30/2008 3:58 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I think it might be a little harsh, penned by Russell

He can walk on his own, he can ride in a carriage. He goes over to Randalls to visit the Westons. He cannot bear to eat rich foods, but that shouldn't prevent him from going out to visit the Bates or Mr. Knightley or anyone who comes regularly to see him.

There is mention that he sometimes 'fancies himself' unequal to having company, but that doesn't mean he is truly ill.

Besides, the text says quite clearly in Ch. 3: "his horror of late hours and large dinner-parties made him unfit for any acquaintance, but such as would visit him on his own terms."

This is not speaking of any type of physical infirmity that prevents him from going out, but rather his own preference.

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

On their own terms Barbara (3/30/2008 10:18 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.)
- 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.)
      - Hi Line! :) Ramya (4/1/2008 1:07 a.m.)
      - Mr Woodhouse- eggs or tart ?   Mandy N (3/31/2008 9:17 a.m.)
        
        What does he have against jam tarts?   Tarn (4/1/2008 1:29 a.m.)
        
        He is lonely, perhaps...   Martine (3/31/2008 3:25 p.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.)
        
        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.)
        
        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'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.)
        
        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.)
- That's a terrific point Laraine (3/30/2008 10:48 a.m.)
  - Agree, worth keeping in mind... Moni (3/31/2008 12:41 a.m.)
  - A very good point, indeed! Delories (3/30/2008 1:12 p.m.)
Mr Woodhouse Hanné B (3/30/2008 7:54 a.m.)
- They didn't Laraine (3/30/2008 10:54 a.m.)
Like Father, like daughter… Robbin (3/30/2008 4:39 a.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.)
  - Thyroid problems? Tarn (3/31/2008 4:58 a.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.)

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