Page 12, The Herald, Thursday, June 21, 1079

This Broken
Engagement isA
Compound Fracture

By Abigail Van Buren

© $970 by Chicago Tribuna-N.Y. Newa Synd, tne,

DEAR ABBY: Thia problem concerns my son. Two years
ago he was engaged to marry a girl he had been crazy about
for years. They were both 21, Then she rau off and married
an older man (30) she'd known only a few weeks,

My son was brokenhearted. He couldn't eat or sleep, lost
20 pounds and walked around in a daze for months. ‘

Then he met a lovely girl who raised hia spirits and made
him feel that life was worth living again. They planned to an-
nonnce their engagement this month and marry in
September.

Out of the blue, his old girliriend called to say she and her
husband were separated. She said she made a terrible
mistake, she still loves my son and wants to pick up where |
they left off.

My son saw her, and is now considering dropping the girl
who brought him out of the dumps and going back with the
girl who broke his heart. +

What should I do? .
_ HIS MOTHER

DEAR MOTHER: He should do whathe wants todo. And.
von should offer no advice unlose he aske for it. And neither
will I,

DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine being treated for a skin
condition told me that her doctor gave her a “word associa-
tion teat" in which he used-some very filthy words which
made her most uncomfortable.

‘ She ig an elderly widow who has raised several children.
She is not a prude, but she said she is not accustomed to
hearing language like that. Another friend (also elderly) told
me that she went to this same doctor for her nerves, and he
used some very vulgar language with her, tao. She said she
was so disgusted she never went back. ;
’ Abby, is this something new in the practice of medicine?
What can be done about it? -

, A FRIEND IN OSWEGO, N.Y.

DEAR FRIEND: This kind of “treatment” strikes me as
most uncenventional, Hf a patient feels that & doctor has
behaved in 60 anprofessional or une: manuer, that doc-
tor should be reported to the ethics committee of his county
or state medical society.

DEAR ABBY: Some of us older folks don't move as fast as
we used to, so you'd be doing us big favor if you would pass
this suggestion on to those responsible for the sound effects
on TV programs. When a telephone rings, I wish they'd use
& more unique sound, such as a buzzer, or a beeping sound
that is common in European phones. Anything but the
familiar telephone bell most of us have at home.

Frequently while watching TV, I've struggled out of my
easy chair to answer my phone to discover that it wagn't:
ringing at all. It was a ringing phone on the television!

ARTHRITIC ARTHUR:

CONFIDENTIAL TO “ARIES IN GARDEN CITY’: The
person who says he isn't interested In politics is like a
drowning man who says he len't interested in water.

If you need help in writing letters of sympathy, con-
gratulations or thank-you letters, 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 Dr., Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212,

Your Individual |

Horoscope

———— Frances Drake -_——

FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1979 ©

ARIES
(Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) eK

. Devote extra energy to
financial questions, but don’t

~ be hasty. Increased income

possible. Unspoken words
undermine close relation-

a energy makes you
forceful, but don't insist on
your own way. Action should
be backed by reason. Protect
valuables in the p.m. ° -
GEMINI. ni
(May 21 to June 20)

Time devoted to a private

work project pays off, Avoid

extremes in moods while
socializing. Suddenly, you
could turn off, , ,

CANCER .

(June 21 to July 2) ESP
You're out to make a good

impression, but don't come on

too atrong with new

acquaintances. A demanding

relative wants to be heard.

LEO ;
‘uly 23 to Aug. 22) SO-4eore
Exercise initiative in career

matters. Now's the time to act
on that private Idea. Jealousy
may straln one relatlonship.

VIRGO .

(Aug, 23 to Sept, 22) "Py,
Share thoughts with friends.

Get in touch with agents re

‘ creative work. Don’t let

flnancial considerations
dominate outlook.

LIBRA

(Sept, 23 to Oct. 22) fd
You'll speak up for your own

eights now re joint financial

matters. Don't let: emotions

overule reason dealing with

advisers, :

SCORFIO
(Oct, 23 to Nov. 21) Werte

Partners will be forceful In
presenting viewpoints.
Chances are you'll keep
some of your thoughts to
yourself especially re assets.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov, 22 to Dec. 21) ght

In your haste to get things
done at work, don’t be
careless, Be tactful with co-
workers. Friends may be
querulous or out of sorts.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Wha’
Your heart may be set on a

planned entertainment, but

don’t force your views on

others. Find a way to make

them interested too.

AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) ==
Take initiative re domestic

‘ matters, Begin that. cleaning

program or that search for
new living quarters. Mixed
vibes re p.m. outings.

PISCES
(Feb. 29 to Mar. 20) KE
Consult with family

members before taking:
decisive Oe enliterge oelt
assurance

as cockiness. Be reasonable.

HCRAAL

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*We can't complain. It’s their wedding anniversary.”

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