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She’s the Cat

By Abigail Van Buren

1879.by Chicago Thbuna-N.¥, News Synd. Inc.

DEAR ABBY: To get right to the paint, my dad is having

an affair. It’s not just my imagination. I'm sure of it.

Dad works nights and Mom works days, and I work five
days a week, ;

When I'm home on my day off, Dad turns the radiv on real
loud, takes the phone inte the bathraom, closes Lhe door und
calls someone. He talks real low during Lhese conversations.

1 pul my ear to the door yeslerday and heard him say,
"Don't worry, Honey, I will tell her, but you've got lo give
me more time.” Then he said, “I love you, too. Goodbye.”

Abby, I don't know what to do. 1 can't stand by and jet
Dad do this to Mom. If she catches him, and finds out that |
knew all along, she'll hate me for not telling her. Hut if I tell
her, Dad could deny it, and | would be the cause of 4 lol of
trouble, So, you see, I'm stuck in the middle. Mom has
always been a faithful, hardworking wile, and I will never
forgive my father for being such a rat.

I'm nol a stupid litue kid. I’m 18, Tell me what to do, but
don't use my right name or mention my town.

INTHE MIDDLE *

DEAR IN: | realize that what you have learned has
a heavy burden on you, but my advice is ta say
aething. In the meantime, don't judge your father. As the
French say, “fo Anow everything is to furgice everything.”

DEAR ABBY: I wish you would print Lhis so other
housewives won't get stuck the way | did.

It began with a telephone call tram a lady who said, “Con-
gratulationst You have just won a lree carpet eleaning!
Don't move any furniture, our men will do everything. We
will be out al 6 this evening to clean your carpet like
new—~ with absoluiely no cost or obligation to you.”

Well, at 6. o'clock, one man came with a vacuum cleaner
and a shampoo attachment. He talked to me for two solid
hours trying to sell me the vacuum cleaner. | told him I
couldn't alford to buy anything, and meanwhile he didn't
make one move to clean my carpet. I was home alone, and
kept telling him [ wasn't in the market to BUY anything, but
he kept right on talking and trying to sell this thing. Abby, I
finally got rid of him at ELEVEN o'clock, and [ didn’t pet my
carpet cleaned.

1 was so nervous and angry by the time he leit 1 could
have screamed. Have you any suggestion besides a 7-fuat
watchdog and an unlisted telephone number (o prevent such

practices?
MRS.K., SALT LAKE CITY

DEAR MRS. K.: Yes. Hf anyone calls you to “con-

atulate” you on,haying “won" something, say “thank you

at, 2 dant want anything fer nothing.” And don't let
anyorie it your hame without first checking them out with
the Better Business Bureau.

DEAR AHBY: Iam engaged toa guy who enjoys playing
. eards, He plays lor money — just to make it “interesting.”

“Personally, I don’t care much for cards, but I can play a fair

ly decent game if 1 have lo. .
Alt of Larry's relatives play cards night and day. They

think it’s terrible that I don't po crazy over cards the way
they do.

: Abby, Llove this guy, and I have really tried to like cards,
of Larry's “interesting” evenings baybyeggh tipsy
he can afford to lose. :

. Now Lam being told iby Larry's relatives), “If you intend
to marry Larry, you had better jearn to like cards.”

_ Don't misunderstand me. I think it’s all right to play once
in a while, But all weekend, and every night?
: . LARRY'SGAL

bot there fs no use fooling mysell. It's boring. Besides, some
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- DEAR GAL: You mention Larry's relatives, but how
does Larry feet about it? Gambling can become an addiction
as serious a5 liquor, tobacco and other undesirable habits.
Fake ‘ fecond look at Larry just to be sure your joker isn't
toowlld,

Your Individual
Horoscope

== Frances Drake

CROSSWORD

AHTES
(Mar, 21 to Apr. 19) VR
Your attitude towards close
relationships is slowly un-
dergoing a favorable change,
though work-related problems
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(Apr. 20 to May 20) Our
A time to concentrate on
improving income potential.
Concern about finances could
cause problems with others.
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EMINI ey
(May 21 to June 20) a

Other may not give you the
attention you crave, Today,
their needs may take
precedence over your own.
Romance is favored.
CANCER

(June 21 to July 22) S&S .

Energetic children may
interfere with your need for
quiet. Don’t lapse into warry if
by yourself. Use leisure
moments constructively,
(July 23 to Aug, 22) UOGere

Frenetic social activity
could bring out the best and

worst in you. Limit activities -
to those you can handle -

without undue stress,

GO

(Aug. 23 to Sept, 22} mp
Though earning prospects

Jook good, you may be unduly

concerned about status. Be

content that the profits keep

rolling in.

LIBRA

(Sept, 23 to Oct, 2) ee B

Don't let a few financial
expenses dim your outlook.
Your overall plan is good,
despite delays or
ageravations, especially re
travel-school.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21}

Keep plans under wraps.
Early exposure may bring
criticism or skepticism from
others, Not the time to seek

financial backing.
xe

SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 to Dee. 21)

A close ally may be under
tension. A career idea of a
friend may be lofty but im-
practical. Don’t be so im-
pressed by somebody's im-
portance.

CAPRICORN Wink
(Dec, 22 to Jan, 19) ;

Basic aims re career are
worthwhile, but today, little
problems may crop up. You
may not accomplish as much
as you'd like to. Patience!
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(Jan, 20 to Feb, 18) “2

Mixing business with
pleasure not recommended.
Don't take unconcerned
parties into your confidence.
Romance is hot and cold,
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) HEX

Others may not go along
with a home improvement
plan. Mollify family members
who may be anxious or con-
tentious. Watch diet in p.m,

YOU BORN TODAY are at
home in the world of the arts.
Acting, writing, and music are
your natural milieu. More
sure of yourself than the
typical member of your sign.

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