Page lu, The Herald, Thursday, December 14, 1978

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By Abigail Van Buren

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DEAR ABBY: Most husbands carry pictures of their
wives and children in their wallets, Not my Ralph, He
carries pictures of himself with the blue marlin he
caught. He had this 865-pound monstrosity mounted,
expecting to hang it over the Mintle in our living
room, but I put my foot down and told him he could
hang itin the amusement room in our basement, but no
way was I going to hasve the ugly thing in our living
room, Hesulked for about a week, but I refused to give
in, so now it's hanging in our basement.

Ralph still nags me about how unfair I am. Finally,
he said: ‘‘Write to Dear Abby and let her settle it!" So
I'm asking you. ~

Where does that blue marlin belong?

RALPH'S WIFE INFLORIDA

DEAR Wile: Now that you ask, I find mounted
specimens of ANY of God's creatures, outside of
museums, disheartenIng. Killlng for food is one thing,
Killing for show—sorry, I pass.

DEAR ABBY: Our 20-year-old son has just told us
that he must quickly marry the little gir] with whom he
has gone steady since junior high school. She is 19. Both
are in college and hope to graduate.

Abby, the girl is really a sweet child, and she has
adored our son for years. He was her first (and only)
love, and she was his.

Since the wedding plana have come up so suddenly,
everyone suspects itis a have-to" marriage. | am not
going to deny it and look foolish three months from

now,

What do 1 say when people “congratulate” me, and
lddingly call me ““Grandma’'? Some have even tried
to “comfort” me with the stories of how they've had
“have-to” marriages in their families and things have
worked out well.

Please help me.

NEARLY AGRANDMA

DEAR NEARLY: To. all congratulations, say
“Thank you.” There is no such thing as a “have-to"
marriage. Every day, pregnant girls are being
deserted by bums who refuse to accept the respon-
sibilities of marriage and a baby. No law in the land
can force a man ¢¢ marry a girl, [fhe marries her, it's
because he WANTS to, not because he HAS to, so hold
your head up, Grandma.

DEAR ABBY: Although I don’t attend church
regularly, I believe in my religion and I'm satisfied
Wi *

What should I tell strangers who come to my door,
invite themselves In and sit down to discuas religion
with me? I don’t know the Bible as well as they do and
I'm not able to defend myself against their arguments
when they start comparing their religion to mine, and

‘insisting that theirs is the only true religion. They go on
and on. I don’t want to be rude, ao I buy their magazine
just to get rid of them,

These missionaries keep coming back. How can J
discourage their visits? I am sure others would ap--
preciate knowing how to handle this problem.

“TALREADY BELIEVE"

DEAR ALREADY: After they have introduced

themselves and stated thelr mission, tell them polliely

but firmly that you are satiafied with your religion and

don't want to take up (heir valuable time, Then send

tem on their way with a “God bless you, and have a
ce day."

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©1978 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

By Stan Lee and John Romita

TO ANSWER MONKS QUESTION...

BUT TLL GET EVEN!
SOONER OR LATER,

7° MY WIFE (S STILL ALL
‘2 IN THE HOSPITAL, ANC’ BECAUSE
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FOR THURSDAY, needed in dealing with both AQUARIUS . ’

DECEMBER 14, 1978 friends and loved ones. (Jan. 20 to Feb. 1 G0
Someone is putting on airs, Ties of friendship and love
VIRGO my are activated now, but it's best
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) not to mix business with

Family arguments or pleasure in the = p.m.
ARIES vy ay domestic problems may take § Safeguard reputation.
(Mar. 21 to Apr. 19} the spotlight away from PISCES

Others seem unreceptive to
your ideas now, but you'll find
hidden strength in someone
elose one. Stellar influences
suggest compromise.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20) Oda”

Don't let financial problems
come between you and a loved
one. Still, there are bills that
must be paid now. Watch the
budget.

GEMINI I ay
(May 21 ta June 20)

Neither you nor possibly
your mate wants to play follow
the leader now. Avoid a clash
of egos in the a.m., and forego
dietary transgressions in the
p.m. -

CANCER
(June 21 to July 22) St)

Problems linked with your
private life or employment
may come to a head today.
Avold a dispute with a loved
one in the wee small hours.
LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22)

There is much social ac-
tivity right now, but tact is

career concerns. In any case,
don't mix business with lunch
today.

LIBRA

(Sept. 28 to oct, 2 AS

If travel is on the agenda, be
careful, as mishaps and
mixups could occur, Maintain
strictly professional relations
with advisers, ° -
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Me

Avoid confrontations over
money and shared resources,
Protect credit raling. Am
biance need not lead to
overboard spending.
SAGITTARIUS wv, Pred
(Nov. 22 to Dec, 21}

You'll have to make con-
eessions now to get along with
others, but in keeping the
peace, don't neglect other
responsibillties,

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(Dec, 22 to Jan. 19)

The day’s chores pile up like
dirty dishes in the sink, and
you may not accomplish as
much'as you had planned in
the a.m.

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(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) MEX

Avoid a lackadaisical at-
titude when faced with family
or business problems that
demand your attention. Pitch
in and help out,

YOU BORN TODAY are
adventuresome, sometimes
reckless, and often careless of
the consequences of your
actions. You e” n be successful
in stocks and bonds, acting,
and as a trial lawyer. These
occupations would satisfy the
adventuresome side of your
nature; yet often you settle for
a more routine job than you'd
like. If you carry your thirst
for the unknown to intellectual
planes, you can succeed as a
writer or lecturer. Aim for the

top and don't let the struggle .

for the bare necessities of life
keep you from  dalng
something your heart is set

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Remick, actress: Gen.
Jimmyy Doolittle; and

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