A newspaper opened an advice column called "Dear Walter" but since they were not able to find a female columnist similar to the late and well-beloved Dear Abby they employed a man to write replies. Here's what happened:
Dear Walter,
I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in the house, watching TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a few hundred yards down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was parading in front of the wardrobe dressed in my underwear, high heel shoes and he was wearing my makeup. I am 32, my husband is 34 and we've been married for twelve years.
When I confronted him he tried to make out that he had dressed in my lingerie because he couldn't find his own underwear, but when I asked him about the makeup he broke down and admitted that he'd been wearing my stuff for six months. I told him to stop or I'd leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and says he's been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. I don't feel I can get through to him any more. Can you please help?
Sincerely, Mrs Sheila Usk.
Dear Sheila,
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If this is clear, check the jubilee clips holding the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches solves the problem it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburettor float chamber. I hope this helps.
Walter.
Dear Walter,
I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in the house, watching TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a few hundred yards down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was parading in front of the wardrobe dressed in my underwear, high heel shoes and he was wearing my makeup. I am 32, my husband is 34 and we've been married for twelve years.
When I confronted him he tried to make out that he had dressed in my lingerie because he couldn't find his own underwear, but when I asked him about the makeup he broke down and admitted that he'd been wearing my stuff for six months. I told him to stop or I'd leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and says he's been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. I don't feel I can get through to him any more. Can you please help?
Sincerely, Mrs Sheila Usk.
Dear Sheila,
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If this is clear, check the jubilee clips holding the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches solves the problem it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburettor float chamber. I hope this helps.
Walter.
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