The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

husband, noz a wife who refuses to see what is going on right under her nose"
 At this point, Mary Dudley, rose to step upstairs in answer to a call from the child in the bedroom on the second floor. And once again the husband of her best friend seized the opportunity which Grace had tried so hard to avoid. He was standing close beside her now, and in his rnuffled whisper he was say- ing: God Grace, you're wonderful;" She turned away, fearing that her friend might discover the enbarras- sing situation, which through no fault of her own, was forcing the attentions of this hirtatious man on her. But before she could decide the best course to follow, she found herself swept in his embrace; now he was holding her close and he pressed his lips to hers in one pas- sionate kiss. Tn the fury of the mo- Ynent Grace slapped his face, and writhed from his arms. At the same time Mary's step was heard de- scending the stairs. For split sec- ond Grace had the impulse to ex- pose the double-crossing tactics of this fellow: but after all, what would be the reaction of Mary Dud- ley? Would she appreciate the gen. uine motive of friendship which prompted this expose2 or would she turn on her friend, and break that bond of mutual understanding which had bound these friends to- gether for the past several years.
 This is the problem contained in the letter which follows:
 Dear Miss Vail: I am writing you hoping that you will help me
 fin . very embarrassing situation. I have Q girl friend who like my-
 self is married, with two chil- dren. We get along perfectly, and
 travel together good deal.
 But the problem I mentioned
 concerns her husband. He is al-
 ways trying t0 fllrt with me. don't think that he loves me, but
 he has the habit of making love
 to women behind his wife's back.
 The other night I was visiting at
 their house after returning from
 8 show. He was in the living
 room with us, serving highballs and taking interest in the general
 talk. When his wife had occasion
 to go upstairs for q minute, he had the nerve to kiss me.
 ymaa A. N.A
 I didn't want his wife to know,
 for fear that it would spoil our
 friendship. What should I have done as good friend. Should tell on him, or should keep it
 quiet. MRS. c. D.
 My answer to that annoying situ- ation is to protect the marriage of those two, by keeping the fiirtatious habits of the husband Q secret from his wife. I advise this not in the the interest of the man, but be- cause know that the very woman whom you want to help and be truthful to, will turn on you in her heart, if not in fact; and your friendship will land on the pro- verbal rocks. But when next you find yourself alone in his company don't spare him. Tell him in no un- certain terms how distasteful his attentions are to you: and more than that. Tell him that even aside from friendship, he would never attract you as Q man. Nothing Sc squelches a fellow of that type than to learn he lacks appeal. I hope that is the true case. But women never forgive another woman for any secret attraction she holds for her husband. This is not due solely to the love she has for the man; but pride plays an important part in case of jealousy.
 I hope you agree with me in. this; also that I have assisted you in a very difncult though not unusual case.
 VITA VAIL.
 Mrs. L. (Undecided) I received your letter too late for this publi- cation. Am answering you through the malls. Vita Vall.
 Address your mail to Vita Vail,
 care of Waterbury Democrat or
 Radio station WATR.
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