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AIBU to think I've left it too late by starting my ds in the mining profession at 5?

How old is too old to go up chimneys?

What size coal is right for my fire?

Our DD is just 18 and has glorious long red hair. Two gentlemen who claim to be artists are interested in painting her. They claim to be members of some sort of brotherhood and one has a foreign (Italian) name. Should I allow this?

My FIL has been discussing Mr Darwin's book with Mr 228. I can't believe he can have such controversial views. Would it be acceptable not to talk to him or have anything to do,with him. Fortunately, Mr 228 does not agree with his father' views, and remains a believer in the Church's teachings.

Ladies, I pray your counsel may help me in my dilemma. I am in the extremely fortunate position of being nineteen years old and married for six of them. DH is a playwright, and a fine dandy figure of a man though I say so myself. We dine together at least twice a year, and his advice on my person and dress is welcome indeed. However, we have no yet been blessed with children and I fear my nether regions may soon be withered with age. WWYD? Mrs. O. Wilde.

FelixtheMouse: I am acquainted with these persons. My BFF, Effie, was one married to Mr. Ruskin, who champions these artists. I say let your long red haired daughter be painted by them, but perhaps advise her to let them know she has had her annual bath, and if submerged in water more than once a year, she could catch cold.

Ladies I fear i stood in the sun too long and am now the shade of peach rather than the ivory I so seek to keep. What ever shall i do?

playonwurtz white lead. 'Tis a somewhat old fashioned remedy, but most efficacious in obtaining an alabaster complexion.

neitherthisnorthat I would suggest that you tell your DH to bugger off but I fear he might take you literally.

Thank you neither. A father cannot be to careful who he let's his DDs associate with (to quote my friend Mr Barrett of Wimpole St.).

AIBU to judge? My neighbour was widowed a mere five years ago. Imagine my surprise when I saw her earlier today having discarded her mourning attire.

Felix: My pleasure. I heard many tales of the brotherhood from Effie as we reclined in chaise longues in one or the other of our bedchambers, drinking tea and thinking of England whilst fixing our gaze on the handsome ceilings, as our mamas taught us to do when we wanted to be with child. Your DD will be in good hands (as long as she steers clear of water).

Lord Andrew of GG: I cannot think what you mean.

Mrs O. Wilde.

My brother has committed his wife to an asylum declaring her quite mad. But I know he only wanted her out of the way as he has met a younger prettier woman. What do I do?

Move down south.

Wurtz you're a fool AND a trollop! Why were you exposing your arms??!!

Get in a bath of bleach and caustic soda now. It will wash off the sin AND the tan!

The doctor has diagnosed me with a case of wandering womb. The treatment is a thrice weekly visit to the Doctors office for a cunny rub.

AIBU to just get DH's man, Carlton, to do it at home? He's a dab hand at buffing up the Masters shoes and I'd only have to pay him threepence a month on top of his wage.

AIBU to fake an attack of the vapours and insist on retiring to the country? DH has arranged for us to travel by steam train around Scotland this summer. He thinks it to be a marvellous diversion but his dear sister went last year and whilst the men were in the library discussing business she told me that it rained most every day and there was such a fog that she feared God himself was trying to hide the local peoples from His holy eyes. Apparently those who dwell amongst the barren wilderness live in such miserable squalor but seemed to have no thoughts of bettering their situations. The only thing she enjoyed was observing one of their church services. She said it was amazing how even their primitive language could sound beautiful when used in praise of the Almighty.

Should I just do as my husband wishes or is pretending to be ill the way to go? I've never dared go against him before but it does seem such a long way from civilisation and such a miserable dank place that I fear young William will catch a chill. He does suffer so and we may not be able to find a doctor for him in such a place. Is deceiving my husband for the sake of my child's health really such a sin?

AGnu Oh no, dear, DO go to Scotland. There are many, many lovely sights to be seen!!

Job interview on Thursday.

Big Manor House as jnr maid.

AIBU to wear shoes?

Any corset interventionalists around?

My darling husband of 3 months has said that he is sending me for treatment for Female Hysteria.

Not wanting to divulge information like a leaky faucet (yes, I am from the United States of America. Pa wanted me to marry into British aristocracy and I had a substantial dowry, another story ).
I have discovered that, despite my dear mama hinting that I might find matters relating to the bedchamber distasteful , that I small enamoured of my beloved spouse and when we are joined that I reach such paroxysms of lust that I forget myself and that I am carried away in the moment.

My husband, says that such cavorting is unseemly and that I should not cry out for our dear Lord like a harlot in a bordello (I don't know how he knows this) and that I should lie perfectly still until he has "found release".
Can anyone advise on the treatment?

My baby is fussy. I think he might be teething. Should I give him soothing syrup or just put some whiskey on his gums?

geekymommy you should drink the whiskey & your baby being fussy will not bother you

Gin's so expensive these days. Anyone got any recommendations for a cheaper drink for the LOs?

chastened can I recommend Buckfast tonic? It helps both mine get off to a good nights sleep.

AIBU to take DS out for a stroll in his perambulator even though he is suffering from diptheria?

treacle have you no Nanny for this?