I saw  this on the monthly Mac User-group Newsletter.  I thought it
might amuse the residents of u.p.s.a.

"Why Men Don't Write Advice Columns :

Dear Brian

I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving  
my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more  
than a mile 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 in our bedroom  
with the woman from next door. I am 32, my husband is 34 , and we  
have been married for twelve years.

When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been  
having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I  
would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago, and he  
says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love  
him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become  
increasingly distant. He won't go to counselling and I'm afraid I  
can't get through to him anymore. Can you please help?

Sincerely,  Anne
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Dear Anne

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 it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and  
hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. 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.
Brian

A shame really, I quite fancied writing for an agony column.

Peter

-- 
He spoke with a certain what-is-it in his voice, and I 
could see that, if not actually disgruntled, he was far
from being gruntled.
P.G. Wodehouse 1881 -1975