Page 8, The Herald, Tuesday, December 4, 1979

A Good-Hearted

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By Abigail Van Buren

c. 1979 by Chicago Tribune-NY. News ‘Synd. Inc.

DEAR ABBY: 1 have a childless neighbor who loves kids
and is a wonderful friend. On a moment's notice Shirley will
gladly look after my brood. (I have three, ages 2, 4 and 5.) So
what's my problem? Shirley's language is unreal. She can't
ulter two sentences without including half dozen dirty
words, I'm sure she doesn't realize how often she uses those
words; it's just automatic with her.

Afler being around Shirley for a while yesterday, my.

4-year-ald came up with a real mind-blower, When I told him
that was a “bad” word and he shouldn't use it again, he said,
“Well, Aunt Shirley uses it all the time, so why can’t I?"
Now, Abby, I wouldn't hurt Shirley's feelings for the
world because she is really a wonderlul friend and has a
heart of gold, but her language is something else. Is there a
solution? Don't suggest I keep my kids away from her. I

can't.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR

DEAR NEIGHBOR: [ doubt if you would “hurt” Shirley if
you asked her to try to watch her language in front of the
kids. (I alsa doubt if it would do much good, but it’s worth a
try.) Just tell your kids it’s not nice to use “bad” words. And
let them know that there are some “good” people who use
“bad” wards, and Aunt Shirley is one of them.

DEAR ABBY: Our beautiful, 20-year-old daughter is
about to marry a fine, high-principled man who recently
moved to this rather small town. The young man has a strict
religious background and is as strait-laced as anyone we've
ever known. I’m sure if he knew about our daughter's past,
and that she has already lied to him about her virginity, he
would have been long gone.

My husband and I love our daughter and want her to be
happy, but we feel she should be honest with her
fiance—and admit that she has made some mistakes. We
feel that this is not only the honorable thing to do, but it
eculd save her and her husband some serious problems in
the future.

Many of the people in this town know that our daughter
had a very bad reputation in her teens, and since she plans
to live here after her marriage, her chances of being able to
hide her past are nil,

Abby, she reads your calumn every day and says you ad-
vocate withholding the truth in a situation such as this. If
you do, forget this letter; if you agree with us, please answer

this in your column soon,
TROUBLED MOTHER
DEAR MOTHER: I agree that your daughter should can-

fese that he is not the fltst man ‘id her life. To Weabout this -“°>-"

would be a serious mistake. How-many others, and: the
details, however, need not be part of the confession. IE it is
going to make a difference in the way the young man feels
about her, she's wise to tell him now, .

DEAR ABBY: Charlie and I have been married for nine
years. We have eight kids. {No twins.) He just told me that
he is trying to think up some minor crime to commit so
they'll lock him up. .

Charlie isn't a violent man, but he’s threatening to hit a
policeman or throw a brick through somebody's window, so

they'll arrest him and take him to jail, He says the noise .

around this house is driving him crazy.

Abby, I can't gag the kids, Besides [ didn't have ‘them
alone, and if J can stand them, so can he,

Charlie says he's fed up with me and the kids and married
life, and the only place for him is in a nice quiet jail where
nobody can bother him. Help me.

CHARLIE’'S WIFE

DEAR WIFE: Pve heard of men trying to break OUT of
jail, but never INTO one. H Charlie is joking —laugh. he's
serious, you'd better get him to a doctor to have his head
examined, :

_ CANCER:

Your Individual
Horoscope

ARIES ,
(Mar, 21 to Apr. 20) ws

You may face some unex-

pected situations, some un- -

foreseen changes. Accept all
in your inherently gracious
manner. They could-turn out

TAURUS ye
(Apr. 21 to May 21) OF
Take a dignified approach to
all problems now — no
hysteria! In - personal

relatlonships, there may be ©

some differences to recognize
GEMINE
(May 22 to June 21) mee
A time for conjuring up
something new, bolstering
your enthusiasm, - doing
something to’ advance your
status. IF you strive con-
scientiously, you can gain the
ultimate in rewards.
(June 22 to July 23) BED
Some expansion is in-
dicated; retrenching’s needed
in other areas, Be equal to
your obligations. You have an
innate sense of propriety.
Make it work potently,
LEO
(July 24 to Aug. 28) RL
Use good judgment in what
you say and do now. Efforts
will be judged first on content
and intent, only then on
quantity. General prudence
and discretion are urged.
VIRGO ‘
(Aug. 24 to Sept, 23) "P's,
Especially favered now:
students, teachers, artists,
technicians, Make the most of
your skills and adaptability.
Even if gains seem slow in
coming, take all in stride.
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 to Oct, 23) MU
A productive day for those

- engaged in creative activities,

Some of your ideas may need
revision before they become
feasible, however,
SCORPIO
(Oct. 24.to Nov. 22) "ene
, Certain persons or things
cowd cause aggravation and
unwarranted delays. Shun
hassles over procedure.
Observe and, when sure, act
wn TAR a} cuseretion.
AGITTARIU
(Nov, 23 to Dec. 21) ght
Usually you recognize op-
portunities and like to do
something about ther. This is
a-good day to grasp-the best.

Expect, too, fine cooperation .

from asanciates.
CAPRICORN Mi
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Waa!
Accentuale the positive in
your thinking if you would
make the real advancement
that’s possible now. Routine
activities may he happily
supplemented by some new
interests.
AQUARIUS ae ON
(Jan, 21 to Feb, 19) se Goh
Concentrate on ‘‘musts’’

now, taking each in proper -

turn and managing them
thoughtfully. You can make
good progress if you.make the
effort and are vigilant.
PISCES 45
(Feb. 20 to Mar. 20) tans
This isa good time for you to
step up your efforts. Mingle
with those wha encourage
your ambition to achieve.
There is good news in the

offing.

CROSSWORD

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