The Temporary Rental
Tucson Dating & Marriage Advice Circa 1950

Some time during the early process of marriage the generous husband gives his wife a chance to enjoy a house temporarily. Try to find a place, which will give you—in a few short months— a cross section of the many interesting problems of home owning. One way is to rent a place for the summer months. Choose this spot carefully. Some of the little tell-tale signs to look for are: iron pipes, rust stains, a high water mark in the basement, evidences of new concrete strips in the basement floor, screwdriver marks on electrical outlets, bits of friction tape lying about, and ceilings blistered or moist. No house will have all of these, but find as many as you can. Each little tell-tale sign will be a promise of interesting adventures to come.

Make the entire summer a time of discovery and joyful experimentation. Let your wife know how eager you are, too. If, for example, you notice scum on her ankles:
"Golly, Phoeb, isn't it great having our own little place?"
"David, I want you to have a look at the cellar."
"I love every nook and cranny."
"Davie, this nook and cranny is two feet deep."
"Oh, well, that's a house for you! Take the bitter with the sweet!"
When she complains, as she may, always defend the house.
"But I like a little rust in the water, don't you, Phoeb? Puts iron in you."
"It's cold, though, Davie!"
"We'll bathe in the Sound! Makes you feel like a million!"

Choose a spot that is on an interesting commuting line, one that will be a challenge to you. In the New York area try the Long Island Railroad.
"Davie, you have to get home, the roof is leaking!"
"Get hold of a good bucket, Phoeb. May not see you for a day or so. Third rail's out altogether."
And make sure the house is out in fine, open country.
"Gotta use the car today, Phoeb."
"You can't, Davie! How will I go shopping?"
"Pick up one of those baskets with the little wheels. Mighty handy gadgets. You'll need one." "But it's almost two miles!"
"Do you a world of good!"
Every day will have its own little problem and every day you and your wife will find new ways of meeting them. After three or four months both of you will look upon houses with a new and more mature point of view.

One day, of course, after many little ones have arrived, a house may be a real advantage. When this time comes you should have the training and experience to act quick­ly and decisively. Once you really want a house, the whole process can easily be accomplished in a single afternoon.

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