DEAR LORENA (By Lorena Johnson, syndicated in the Bellcius Herald, and on the Journal network)
Hello again, fair readers! Lorena here to answer some more of your letters. My return to the page has left me fairly flooded with correspondence to answer! I appreciate all your concerns about my health, dears, but I assure you that I'm in prime condition.
Now, onto the letters:
Dear Lorena,
There's a girl I've been trying to court for a long time now. The problem is I'm on an airship and travel a lot, and I can't bring up the courage to tell her how I feel. I've tried writing love letters but none of them sound...any good. Help?
-Shy Compass
Oh my, how romantic. It's so good to see a young man doing things the proper way. Nothing at all like those ruffians you see in the street these days! Hmph.
As for your question, if you can't find it within yourself to write her a proper love letter and sweep her off her feet, then I advise sending presents to the young lady. Perhaps a flattering photograph or portrait of yourself, so she can be reminded of your face. Or, if your airship travels widely enough, send her something from other cities and ports! Make it something special and memorable. Eventually, she may realize her feelings without you saying a word.
If she does happen to fall for you, however, please remember that this means it will be time for you to settle down! There are few things worse than a cad of an airman who leaves his wife alone at home while he goes gallivanting around the countryside.
I normally don't need to seek advice; however, a certain occurrence has left me with no other option.
How do you defeat someone who cannot be defeated? I have tried numerous times, yet this person seems to exceed my own capabilities every time. This is completely and utterly humiliating, and I will use any method possible to grind her under my heel.
Suggestions. Now.
-Unforgiving Anonymous
Well, now, what a very un-ladylike manner! I presume you are a women yourself because otherwise why would you be competing with one, after all. I suggest that you'll never get anywhere until you learn proper manners!
The only advice for your situation is to simply practice whatever your competition is, until your skills are greater than hers. The same principle applies no matter what the event is. That is the only honest way to succeed. Shortcuts are for the weak and ill-resolved, and I won't so much as hear of cheating! A cheater is the lowest form of life there is.
As always, you can send me your questions by mail at the following address:
Dear Lorena
c/o the Bellcius Herald
PO Box 506
Bellcius, Ivona, 61858
We now also accept questions by journal!
Now, onto the letters:
Dear Lorena,
There's a girl I've been trying to court for a long time now. The problem is I'm on an airship and travel a lot, and I can't bring up the courage to tell her how I feel. I've tried writing love letters but none of them sound...any good. Help?
-Shy Compass
Oh my, how romantic. It's so good to see a young man doing things the proper way. Nothing at all like those ruffians you see in the street these days! Hmph.
As for your question, if you can't find it within yourself to write her a proper love letter and sweep her off her feet, then I advise sending presents to the young lady. Perhaps a flattering photograph or portrait of yourself, so she can be reminded of your face. Or, if your airship travels widely enough, send her something from other cities and ports! Make it something special and memorable. Eventually, she may realize her feelings without you saying a word.
If she does happen to fall for you, however, please remember that this means it will be time for you to settle down! There are few things worse than a cad of an airman who leaves his wife alone at home while he goes gallivanting around the countryside.
I normally don't need to seek advice; however, a certain occurrence has left me with no other option.
How do you defeat someone who cannot be defeated? I have tried numerous times, yet this person seems to exceed my own capabilities every time. This is completely and utterly humiliating, and I will use any method possible to grind her under my heel.
Suggestions. Now.
-Unforgiving Anonymous
Well, now, what a very un-ladylike manner! I presume you are a women yourself because otherwise why would you be competing with one, after all. I suggest that you'll never get anywhere until you learn proper manners!
The only advice for your situation is to simply practice whatever your competition is, until your skills are greater than hers. The same principle applies no matter what the event is. That is the only honest way to succeed. Shortcuts are for the weak and ill-resolved, and I won't so much as hear of cheating! A cheater is the lowest form of life there is.
As always, you can send me your questions by mail at the following address:
Dear Lorena
c/o the Bellcius Herald
PO Box 506
Bellcius, Ivona, 61858
We now also accept questions by journal!