A chronic disorder.

I have been its victim from childhood.

It is carrying me to my grave.' 'Heaven forbid!' cried Mrs Todgers.
'Yes, it is,' said Mr Pecksniff, reckless with despair.

'I am rather glad of it, upon the whole.

You are like her, Mrs Todgers.' 'Don't squeeze me so tight, pray, Mr Pecksniff.