Dear Abby

[Karl/Pa.]

Dear Abby,



I've never written to you before, but I really need your advice on what could be a crucial decision. I've suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs... Phone rings but if I answer, the caller hangs up.



My wife has been going out with the girls a lot recently, although when I ask their names, she always says, "Just some friends from work, you don't know them." I always stay awake to look out for her taxi coming home, but she always walks down the street.



Anyway, I have never approached the subject with my wife. I think deep down, I just didn't want to know the truth. Last night she went out again and I decided to really check on her.



I decided I was going to hide behind my boat, which was parked on the driveway, next to the garage where I could get a good view of the whole street when she came home. It was at that moment, crouching behind my boat, that I noticed that the lower unit on my outboard seemed to be leaking a little oil. Is this something I can fix myself, or should I take it back to the dealer?



Worried Sick