Page 24, The Horald, Tuesday, November 21, 1978

Dear Abby

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DEAR ABBY: Tell SYLVIA IN GREENWICH, who's
looking for a chastity belt, not to be stupid.
The use of the chaatity belt caused much suffering
* among women in medieval times.
The constant chafing of the metal against the legs

, eaused blisters, scars and gangrenous infections. Not
: tomention the weight of the belt, which caused chronic

* backaches and gerious epinal deformities,
Hopefully, we've come a long way since then. Bul,
Abby, what would happen if the husband lost the key?
CONCERNED FEMINIST

DEAR CONCERNED: Don't worry. There's always. ;

> ‘a Yale man around when‘ you need him.

: DEAR ABBY: I know exactly what SYLVIA is going
} through, She’s the wife who's trying to find a chastity
belt so she can put her husband’s suspicions to rest.
I've been married for 14 years to a wonderful man
: whose only fault was his unreasonable jealousy. He
i: loved me dearly, and although I've always been a true
and faithful wife, he never trusted me out of his sight.
The daily accusations, denials and fighting were
destroying our marriage, so together we designed
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* wear an old-fashioned type corset which laces up the

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husband carries the only key.
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museums and personal collections. Having made 13 Sailor 57 Treat worker lead
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programs, the chastity belt should be eno problem at nephew 58 Carnival animal resorts
course, it would require some redesigning, since 45 Either treat 9 Corrida 29 Scarlett's 5] 5A 55
the chastity welt as notoriously uncomfortable for the S,MorL 59 Exptolt cheer home ae
to provide a proper iit, Snack measuremen'® 16 Cuckoo 60 Timid 10 Armed 30 Hebrew ‘a ° °
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forward to your column in the Salisbury Post, as it -—‘ the Elbe DOWN 12 Office 31 Engine re
adds a little fun and a great deal of insight intohuman 18 Upright 1 Able’s employee of war
problems. 20 Sharp girl 19Dancer's 35 Herd of
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DEAR ABBY: I own. a specialty sheet metal 36 Pro — fallell 48 Castor’s , toquip — COLD DECKS CAN BE AC-
fabrication shop and can make a fine chastity belt with 37 Cuckoopint, [C[AiT E Ee nm RICH mother coe TO UAMBLING KLEPTOMANIACS.
stainless steel that will not rust, tarnish or chip. for one TIAL OLE} 49 Commit Today's Cryptoquip clue: V equals L
Three styles are available: snuggy, regular and 49 Office boss [TIO | LLIEIA depredations . ; im batitution cipher in which each
bikini. Locking devices can be lock, padlock or com: 4 chirtlike EINSURIEMPITILILIAIR! 50 support The Cryptoquip is a simple substitution ci Of
bination. Items can be monogrammed at no additional t SIEIAITIE TEN 51 Miner's letter used stands for anather. If you think that X equals O, it
cast. garmen gccLe Clee ine will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words,
It can be made ona time and material basis, andthe 43 Swab tha7 quest and words using an apostrophe can give you clues to locating
only requirement is that the lady come to Indianapolis 44 Zola novel Answer to Saturday's puzzle 52 Poet's word yowels, Solution is accomplished by trial and error.
for fittings. DONALD KEMPF 46 A puppy ‘4 Some ©1918 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
the AMAZING SPIDERMAN By Stan Lee and John Romita
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tomorrow be? To find out what
the stars say, read the
forecast given for your birth
Sign.

ARIES
(Mar, 21 to Apr. 20) VR

Expect some welcome
changes in your personal life,
as well as a step in the right
direction where a career or
hobby is concerned.
TAURUS. . .

(Apr, 21 te May 21) Oiar

Don't let close relaliériships
tie you down. It’s time to try
your wings, and make
decisions on your own.
GEMINI
(May 22 to June 21)

Look forward to good news
on the money front. A modest
sum i3 coming your way, and
just when you can put it to

CER
‘(dune 22 to July 23) et

Weekend merry-making
suggests that this should be an
early evening, Don't give into
an urge to socialize mere.
You'll pay for it tomorrow,
LEO
(July 24 to Aug. 23) OER

You are destined to be a
friend in need. It will surprise
you when someone who seems
extremely self-confidant asks
for your advice.

(Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) wy
On your own today. Take the
initiallve and make decisions.
Don't miss this opportunity to
show what you're made of.
LIBRA
(Sept, 24 to Oct, 23) art
The sweet side of your
nature comes to the fore
. day... but if you're crossed
this p.m., that volatile temper
could flare up.
SCORPIO
(Oct, 24 to Nov.22) WA
Remarkable strength of
character is getting you
throiigh a difficilt period.
Friends marvel at your
equanimity. Nothing seems to
ruffle your composure.
SAGITTARIUS ‘
_(Nov, 23 to Dee, 21) wat
Be cautious in dealing with
the opposite sex or a heedless
remark could be misin-
terpreted. Don't be devious.
Say exactly what's un your
mind

CAPRICORN -
(Dec, 22 to Jan, 20) Wik
You've put off working out a
financial plan of action long
enough, Today, sit down,
review your investments,
check out the balance, decide
if your present plan is getting
you any place.
AQUARIUS
(Jan, 21 to Feb. 19) 72
There is morethan one way
to attain the goal you have in

Touch time on one approach —
it’s time to try another.
PISCES p
(Feb, 26 to Mar, 20) HEX

Your usual orderly mind
strays to erutic thoughts
today. Co-workers, friends
and relatives would be sur-
prised if they knew whal you
were thinking.

YOU BORN TODAY are
forceful, independent and
ambitious. You have what it
takes to make your mark, Put
your mind to it, and you can
overcome any obstacle in your
path. People think you are
“lucky.” What they fail to
realize is that you create your
own luck. The decisions you
make are reached only after
careful deliberation. You
leave little to chance and are
alert to any opportunity that
arises. Countless careers are
open to one of your versatility
and keen ipind. You will
always) be interested in
polities, and may take an
active part. ‘Theater, finance,
sports, and dance are amony
your possible career choices.
Birthdate of such hberdated
women as Abizal Adlaiis,
first lady; Marla ‘Thomas,
actress; Barbara Jo Rubin,
jockey; also of Voltaire,
philosupher: Stan Musial,
baseball player.

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