Meter Cheaters
Rewire for God

By Abigail Van Buren

+ 1979 by Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Synd. Inc.

DEAR ABBY: Some years ago 1 helped one of my tenants
cheat the electric company by installing a special outlet
wired ahead of the meter so she could use electricity free. I
did it because I felt the electric company had treated her un-
fairly by cutting off her service before giving her enough of
a chance to pay the money she owed them, then charging her
an unjust amount to turn it back on.

She's a poor widow on Social Security, I'm charging her
about half the rent someone else would be willing to pay.

This lady got away with about $15¢ worth of electricity
before deciding she was even with them, then she asked me
to restore her meter to its original state, which [ did. Now
she's paying for her electricity like everybody else,

Her health has been failing lately, and she told me she
wants to make things right with the Lord before she dies. 1
feel sorry for her and hate to spoil her chances for getting
into heaven. Also, I don't want to make my own chances any
worse, which aren't too gaod to start with.

Abby, which one of us will be held accountable for the
stolen electricity come judgment day? And how can we both
make things right: with the: Lord?” ee
peel dy ETOWNINIOWA

DEAR OMIT: Come judgment day, you BOTH will be
held accountable for the stolen electricity. And to make
things right with the Lord, first you'd better make things
right with the electric company! .

DEAR ABBY: We have two children, an 11-year-old
daughter and a 9-year-ald son.

They both do well in school and ‘have always been com-
plimented on their behavior. My husband and I are very
proud of them and feel we have made a lot of right decisions
in their upbringing, and one being that they don't get
in their upbringing, one being that they don’t get something
or do something just because the kid next door does.

My husband and I disagree when it comes to our daughter
getting her ears pierced, She's the only one among our
friends, relatives and neighbors, many of whom are much
younger than she, who hasn't had her ears pierced.

My husband refuses to let her. He thinks it’s a silly idea
for one so young, and that the only reason she wants her
ears pierced is because everyone else has had it done—
which isn't good enaugh. It's such a small thing she wants,
and if ever a little girl deserves something she wants so
desperalely, shedoes. * 7 *

‘We can't agree on this, Abby, We want what's best for our
daughter and will abide by your decision,
MASS. MOM

DEAR MOM: The word from here Is # piercing yes!

DEAR ABBY: We have a family problem. Our mother, an
intelligent woman in all other respects, is married to a man
who does not work. He lives off her maney. (Our father left
her very well off.)

Our mother’s husband has made all her children (grown)
feel unwelcome in their home. Nothing we can say will make
mother see the light. She is so in love with this man she
thinks he can do no wrong. Meanwhile, he lives the life of a
retired gentleman with mother caring for him as if he were
royalty.

We do not feel that it's fair that we should be made to feel
unwelcome in our mother's home—especially since it was
provided for her by our father.

How do you suggest we cope with this?

JUST PLAIN ANGRY

DEAR ANGRY: Philosophically. Ask the Lord to grant
you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the
courage to change the things you can, And the wisdom to
know the difference.

| Your Individual

Horoscope

Frances Drake

FOR WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19, 1979

(er. 19) VB

(Mar. 21 to Apr.
Don’t Jet minor stress affect
work performance. Be’
protective of financial in-
terests, esp joint assets, Loved
ones may be erratic.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20) O&A”

Don't let concern about a
relationship affect health. You
may be somewhat nervous
about romance. Avoid p.m.
arguments. Watch diet.
GEMINI if
(May 21 to June 20)

An unexpected work
assignment could interfere
with entertainment plans.
Avoid tension with co-workers
and romantic interests.
CANCER
(June 21 ta July 22) Sts

Unexpected visitors could
affect home routine. Children
prone to do the unexpected,
Your patience is tested, but
don’t lose cool.

ay 23 to Aug. 22) SOR

A family member may
surprise you with his
viewpoints. Agitation about
money couid affect your tone
of voice. Watch arguments.
VIRGO

(Aug, 23 to Sept. 22) MPM,

Watch impulsive buying.
What you purchase on whim
may not satisfy in. the long

run, Edginess with friends is'*

now possible.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) 5%

Buying yourself a present
may not be the answer to your
problems. Use self-analysis
and find out what is vexing
your spirit
SCORPIO -

(el. 23 to Nov. 21) MLA

Your romantic curiosity is
stimulated, but thrills may
only be momentary. Expect
the’ unexpected in relations
with others.

SAGITTARIUS ft
(Nov, 22 to Dec. 21) x"

A romantic tryst may not
turn out as expected. Be
discreet, Bide your time about
a career matter. You may be
rushing matters.
CAPRICORN

(Dee. 22 to Jan. 19) Wier :

Someone you meet through
work turns you on. Be careful
though sometimes fools rush
in where angels fear to tread.
Advisers may disappoint.
AQUARIUS ae
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) =.

Minor problems may crop
up re a business deal. Getting
impatient won’t improve
matters. Downplay eccentric
behavior, mo
PISCES
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) MEX

Don’t let children be the
cause of arguments between
loved ones. Watch ex-
trayagance and credit card
buying. Stress harmony.

What kind of day will
{omorrow be? To find out what
the stars say, read the
forecast given for your birth
Sign.

HERAAN

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SCALE VERTICAL PRECIPICE.
Today’s Cryptoquip clue; X equals M

The Cryptoquip is a simple substitulion cipher in which each
letter used stands for another. If you think that X equais 0, it
will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short wards,
and words using an apostrophe can give you clues to locating
vowels, Solution is accomplished by trial and error.

© 1979 King Features Syndicate, inc.

By Stan Lee and John Romita

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