Page 12, The Herald, Wednesday, December 97, 19/8

Dear Abby

By Abigail Van Buren

© 1979 by Chicago Tribune-N.¥. News Synd, Inc.

DEAR ABBY: Thank you for accommealing Anna
From Montana who asked for a rerun of a poem titled
“Slow Me Down, Lord.”

I’ve been reading you faithfully in the Capital Times
in Madison for years and ] have never seen that poem
before, I think it was one of the most inspirational I’ve
ever read.

Who was the author?

WISCONSINITE

DEAR WIS: “Slow Me Down, Lord’ was written by
Wilfred A. Peterson, the author of several fine books,
including the best-selllng ‘The Art of Living.”

Fifteen years ago a reader sent ‘Slow Me Down,
Lord” tome and asked If I could help locate the author.
(It had been published in a church bulletin labeled
“author unknown.” [ ran the poem in my column and
asked the author to please come forward. Within a
week I received 92 letters from readers—all claiming
authorship!

DEAR ABBY: Have you lived your whole life in
California?
NOSY IN NASHVILLE

DEAR NOSY: Not yet.

DEAR ABBY: When Steve and 1 were engaged, he
gave me a beautiful 1'2-carat diamond ring. 1 didn't
pick it out. His mother did. In fact, she alsu paid for it.

We broke off the engagement and I gave the ring
back to Steve, A month later the engagement was on
again, so Sleve gave me the same diamond with the
understanding that if we ever got divorced 1 would
have to give back the diamond.

Well, we have been married for three months now,
and I feel very uncomfortable wearing this ring. f feel
as though it doesn't really belong to me—I'm just
wearing it on a loan.

What should I do? .
SPARKLING BUT UNEASY

DEAR SPARKLING: Return Mama's ring to Steve.
And tell him that until HE can buy you a diamond,
you'll live without one,

DEAR ABBY: Sincealmost everyones inlerested in
saving money, may 1 make a suggestion?

Folks who go toa lot of trouble and expense sending
out mimeographed ‘'Dear Friends'’ Christmas
newsletters should consider this: Most people can
tolerate the usual bragging: “Jack is now Vice
President of his firm, I was elected Women’s Club
secretary, our daughter has the lead in her class play,
our son was accepted in Law School, and we all went to
the Orient last year.’’ But if the senders can't add one
handwritten personal line, such as “And how is YOUR
family?" they should trim their mailing list. And I

hope they start with ME!
’ SOMEBODY INILLINOIS

Hf you put off writing letters because you don't know
what to say, get Abby’s booklet, “How to Write Letters
for all Occasions." Send $1 and a long, stamped (28
cents), self addressed envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky
Drive, Beverly Hills, Callf, 90212.

Horoscope

FOR WEDNESDAY, Rediscover the meaning of marred by a request for a
DECEMBER 27, 1978 giving. payment of an old debt.
VIRGO my Today, friends just aren't
(Aug, 23 to Sept. 22) pistne in your problems,

ARIES A friend or houseguest gives PI
(Mar, 21 to Apr. 18) w-% you cause for joy, but you may (Feb. 19 to Mar, 20) KEY

The spirit is willing, but the
flesh is weak, Those who have
partied too vigorously may
find themselves low on
energy. Protect health.
TAURUS
(Apr, 20 to May 20) Oia?

The needs of loved ones may
take precedent over business

affairs. Don't get discouraged
about the bills that come after
the holidays.

GEMINI a ay
(May 21 to June 20)
You seem to have a 1,000

reasons why something won't
work, and this attitude could
dampen another's en-
thusiasm. Keep your chin up.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22) Sty
Despite a favorable
financial development, you
could do a job on either your
nerves or health, Negative
thoughts could darken your
mood.
LEO
(July 23 to Aug, 22) NER
Holiday expenses could be
at the root of iil feelings now.
However, don't forego
. socializing if short on cash.

be too tired to be the perfect
hast. Postpone housekeeping,

BRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Ass

Let 4 friend’s optimism rub
off on you now. Something is
bothering you on the inside,
Don’t dwell on unpleasant
thoughts.

SCORPIO
(Oct..23 to Nov. 21) Meat

A generous or extravagant
gesture on your part could
gain you a disapproving word
from either a family member
or a friend.

SAGITTARIUS o Pe
(Noy. 22 to Dec, 21)

Though you're in the mood
to get things going, there may
be delays or business
obligations that Interfere with
personal plans,

CAPRICORN ee
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) VW

Travel plans are subject to
delay. Though there is much
to rejoice about, your
philosophy of life seems tested
by problems which won't go
away.

AQUARIUS
(Jan, 20 to Feb. 18) ae GA

A social occasion may be

Opportunity presents itself
at work, but cashing in on it
may upset plans already
made with a close one. Usual
allies may be responsive,

YOU BORN TODAY have
the ability to take adversity in

stride, Though at times .

subject to depression, you
never know when you're
beaten. You have the ability to
bounce back from failure,
Both artistic and scientific,
you're better suited for the
professions than business,
though you can succeed at
both. Teaching, literature, the
theater, and linguistics
provide natural outlets for
your talents. You serve best
when in a position of
leadership and are a law unto
yourself, Banking, law, and
brokerage are also fields in
which you can succeed. Birth-
date of: Marlene Dietrich,
actress: Louis Pasteur,
scientist; and Oscar Levant,
musician.

©1978 King Features Syndicate, Inc,

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©1978 Kine Features Syndicate, Inc.

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