Dear Abby:

My husband and I are both 30 and happily married. His sister is 24 and an admitted lesbian.

Several months ago she told my husband she was "attracted" to me, and given the opportunity she could enjoy a romantic relationship with me.

My husband and I are

both quite upset because we can't imagine why she would consider me a candidate for a romance with her.

We have tried to forget it, but she has become very affectionate, too, kissing me and pawing me in a way I do not like at all.

She is not a stupid girl. I can't imagine what she's trying to accomplish. How should this be handled?

Dear Bewildered:

Bewildered

Handle it just as you would handle the situation were she a brother-in-law who started making improper advances.

Tell her you are not interested and to keep her distance. And if that doesn't work, avoid her.

(Write Abby in care of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland 44114.)