>>>I was wondering what occupation Thelma Lou had that could afford her a house of her own when Barney, being a civil servant, could only afford a boarding room.<<<
All we know is that she works in an office. In "Man in the Middle," she says something like, "I have to get back to the office." Now, she could be a secretary, but she could also have a job that pays her more money. For example, she might be a licensed insurance agent. I know a lady who runs her own insurance office in a small town. She doesn't knock on doors; people come to her. Maybe that's what Thelma Lou does. It would certainly provide her with a high enough income for her own place. Even as a secretary or something comparable, she might be able to afford her own house. I bought a house when I was a low-paid office manager (read "glorified secretary") many moons ago. Of course, I could barely afford to put food on the table, but I did have my own house! On the other hand, maybe she inherited her house from her parents (who, I don't believe, are ever mentioned, so they could be deceased) or from another close relative. Anyway, those are some possibilities you can mull over. As for Barney, I suspect he could have afforded more than just a room. He was not a big spender, as we know. Thelma Lou (Janet) "She as much as called me cheap!!" _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
