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of reasoning can make them believe that they do not understand the
philosophy of the whole matter. Have they not proved it? they will
argue. It is true that they have proved one side of the question,—by
persisting in their own course,—and yet they do take cold if in the least
exposed. Tender as babies, they cannot endure anything; yet they live
on, and continue to close the windows and doors, and hover over the
stove, and enjoy their misery. They have surely proved that their course
has not made them well, but has increased their difficulties. Why
will not such allow reason to influence the judgment and control the
imagination? Why not now try an opposite course, and in a judicious
manner obtain exercise and air out of doors?
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