Page 10, The Herald, Thursday. Ocober 17. 1978 DearAbby DEAR ABBY: I’m a mature 15-year-old girl who struck up a friendship with a 29-year-old guy I'll call Lee. He works at a gasoline station near my girlfriend's house. | found him interesting to talk to. Then he started confiding his troubles to me. The poor guy has really had a messed-up life. He had to get married when he was 18, then his wife left him for another guy. He says he doesn’t love her anymore, bul he misses his son. I fee] so sorry for him. He says I’ve done him so much good just letting him ery on my shoulder. He kissed me once and held me real tight, and it felt so good I nearly fainted. He even said he thought he could love me, then he started calling me up at home, If my mother knew his background she’d have a fit. (F told her it was some guy from school.) I hate lying to Mom. I’m all mixed up and know I shouldn't see Lee anymore, but I hate to hurt his feelings. Please tell me what to do. MIXED UP IN LONGVIEW, WASH. DEAR MIXED UP: Stay away from Lee, A 29-year- old man who would kiss a 15-year-old girl and suggest that he could love her Js bad news. And never have anything to do with a fellow you can't bring home and introduce to your parents. DEAR ABBY: My son is being married soon. Two years ago, his father and I were divorced, and my ex is tow married to the woman with whom he had been playing around fer the Jast five years. Under the circumstances, 1 feel that my husband's new wife does not belong at our son’s wedding. My son and his fiancee feel that since his father has married this little hamewrecker, she should attend the wedding. Lam considering asking them to make a choice. If they want me at the wedding, father's wife can stay home. If they want her, I'll slay home. What is your opinion? BITTER IN BALTIMORE DEAR BITTER: ff it’s common knowledge, and not just your opinion, that father’s wife js a homewrecker, she doesn’t belong at your son's wedding. But don't punish the young couple by forcing them to choose between your presence and hers. Go, and be a lady. 1f father's wife insists on at- tending, it is she who may have difficulty holding her head high. DEAR ABBY; The public school my children attend has just built a swimming pool. The boys have certain hours to swim and so do the girls, and they are going to have regular swimming classes. The boys have just been told that they are expected to swim in the raw! I don't know what the other boys thought of this, bul my son didn’t care for theidea as he isn’t comfortable when he's nude with other boys. He didn't say anything to the coach because he didn’t want to be ridieuled. ° I think whether the boys should swim with or without swim suits should have been decided by the parents since this is a public school paid for by our taxes. 1 would like your opinion. My son is an average 14-year- old lad. Thank you. 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Answer to yesterday's puzzle. 53 The self ©1978 King Features Syndicate, Inc. the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN By Stan Lee and John Romita MY UNKNOWN NEMESIS RY MUST REALLY ATE DEXTER! & s ANXIOUS TO He's soy >| TOWARD THE CLIFF |z IT IT'S HEADING 1S What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr, 20)°V 228 Ambition is lagging, but if you give thought to what you want to accompilsh It will help yeu make the right decision. AURUS (Apr. 21 to May 21) Say” Curb your tongue lest you alienate friends and associates, You’re.in a mood to be candid, but think twice before you speak out and wound feelings, GEMINI nt (May 22 to June 21) Impulsiveness is one of your many charms, but take care today. It could get you in trouble. Think carefully before you act, CANCER (June 2 to July 23) BEY Count on friends to rally round and be supportive. Persistence is the key to your qurcesa today. (Suly 24 to Aug, 23) SRG Don’t downgrade your ideas, Present them concisely and others will be impressed. Positlve thinking will pay off handsomely. VIRGO (Aug. 24 to Sept, 23) mp, If you combine know-how and intuition, and work constructively, today can be one of great accomplishment. Break the monotony with an innovative twist. LIBRA (Sept. 24 to Oct, 23) art Better stick to a schedule or you'll fritter away time and have nothing to show for your efforts, Avoid risky ventures in the p.m. SCORPIO™ (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Mae Don't let enthusiasm carry you away. Before you give your trust or love to another, be certain you're not making a mistake you'll regret. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) xt A little courage is called for. If you are too hesitant and fearful, you could pass up an excellent opportunity, CAPRICORN (Dee, 22 to Jan, 20) VS You'll need patience to deal with co-workers who are unreasonable, difficult, and not interested in your point of view. 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