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How could Scrooge make Tiny Tim well if even the best medicine money could buy in Victorian England was leeches, breathing mercury, and amputation?

SW-User
It t'was a Christmas Miracle guvna.
AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M
Humbug!!! @SW-User
SW-User
@AlasPoorYorick Maybe it t'was a bit of mustard. Or a bit of PO TA TOE!
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
I think it's a metaphor.
If things remain unchanged death is assured.
AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M
A metaphor ain’t making those legs of his well. @Picklebobble2
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Access to nutritious food would’ve gone a long way to making him stronger.
pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M
Is this Tiny Tim of "tiptoe through the tulips" fame?
AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M
Yes, but Tiny Tim Jr.@pedrohedgerow
pedrohedgerow · 61-69, M
@AlasPoorYorick Ah!...havnt got a clue...
Quizzical · 46-50, M
Quizzical · 46-50, M
@AlasPoorYorick Like a better diet to build the lad up.

It was never really explained what was wrong with him as far as I know.
AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M
I always thought he was faking it. Those Cratchetts were devils!
Quizzical · 46-50, M
I think it's more preventative.
AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M
Here Tim, this preventative leech shall improve those legs!! @stound
@AlasPoorYorick more like more nutrients, staying warm in winter, not skimping on the basic needs.
Calla · 61-69, F
He probably had rickets and needed a good dose of vitamin D.

 
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