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Show PARENT VISIT UPSETS . CALM OF FRIENDSHIP By BETTY BtiAHl . . It is better to do the thing we wnt to do, unless it liei outside the pile of permissible propriety, or lacks judgment, rather than lo encouraee a harmful complex through suppression of a harm- less wish. Dear Miss Blair! I have never come to you for assistance before, but have always al-ways been a constant and interested inter-ested reader of your column. I sincerely hope that you can help me with the problem that Is troubling trou-bling me, as you havs helped there. Nearly two months ago I met a young boy, two yeara older than myself. For several weeks In succession suc-cession I hsd dates with him. Hs always treated me perfectly grand and waa always a gentleman. gentle-man. We became very fond of each other and I don't know whether he knew It or not, but I fell in love wtth him. rather Visit It so happened that his fathsr, who lives out of town, waa coming com-ing here for a visit and, since he Is unable to get out on week nights, except very rarely, he thought It only right for him to apend Saturday nighta with his father. That naturally meant that I would not aee him until his father fa-ther had left. Bow since we have aeen each other and I am having town In a week for a little vacation. The thing I want to knew Is, should I write to him while I am away? I would really like to, but dont want to If It will seem wrong In any way at alL We had no misunderstanding and I feel the same about him now as I did when I saw bim very week. So please tell me, Miss Blair, will It be wrong for me to drop him a few llnee while I am away? Thank you a million times tor your assistance. "NORA." 8ind vacation cards to your friend as you doubtless will to other friends. Writs on them merely the usual thing of ths variety of activities ac-tivities that engage your vacation time. Don't overdo the number of cards. One or two in a friendly way will be sufficient. It la a thoughtful gesture for you to let friends know where you are and especially to let them know you are having the pleasure of a vacation. PROPORTIONATE SALARY Dear Miss Blair: What sum per month would a man have to earn in San Francisco Fran-cisco to maintain ths same standard stand-ard of living that hs has been able to maintain In Salt Lake City on a salary of 1100 per month? Thank you. "CAROL." i e o o Write the United States Chamber Jf Commerce for thla information.' t Is a real Job to work out but you can help yourself- greatly on this problem by buying a current San Francisco paper and checking on proportionate food, rent clothes prices from the advertisements. , In writing the U. 8. Chamber of Commerce, be sure to stats your present budget as It Includes rent food, house operating, clothes. Incidentals. In-cidentals. Also give some Idea as to what your present standard Is In kind of bouse, number of rooms, quantity and quality of food. SHOWER FOB BRIDE Dear Miss Blair:: My flanoe's mother has asksd to give a shower for me and wants me to give her a list of names to Invite. I feel embarrassed to do this, as most of my frlsnds are coming to my wedding reception and that would mean they would be expected ex-pected to have shower gifts and a wedding gift I think that is asking too much. It's embarrassing embarrass-ing enough that everybody who eomee to the reception will feel they have to send a gift. Shall I ask my fiance's mother not to have the shower? How can I do this without hurting her feelings? Thank you for the help I feel sure you will give. -WORRIED." . o a e Explain In a nice way to your prospective mother-in-law that the girls whom you would Invite to a shower are the very ones who will be Invited to your wedding and that coming to both will make them feel they have to provide a gift for both occasions. Suggest that she call It a tea instead of a shower. The refreshments will be the same and for the tea the girls will not feel obligated to bring gifts, though noma may. If they wish. NOTE TO 'ATHLETIC Violet ammonia, plus table salt la an Insxpenslve addition to the bath that will prove to be unusually re-freehlng re-freehlng after your heavy exercise exer-cise and tennle games. . |
