A dilemma

Anna is a very ambitious and intelligent university student who is 23 years old. She studies
journalism. She has to make a difficult choice. She was asked for marriage by 4 men. Here is her
letter.

Dear friend,

You won’t believe it! I was asked for marriage not by one but by four men all at the same time. I
am stuck and don’t know what to do. You already know that I am broke and I can’t afford my
university fees this year, so these propositions came on time. On the one hand I want to finish my
studies and get my PhD, but on the other hand I am stuck and can’t support myself, especially
that my father was fired from his job and can’t help me any more.

The four men who asked me for marriage are all respectful and have been very kind to me
although I have never imagined they would propose for marriage.

Alan is a very rich and famous businessman. He is generous and has a good sense of humor. But
he is 10 years older than me.

John is a shy good looking young artist who is still working to make a name for himself. He is
romantic and talks nicely to me.

George is a well-to-do young lawyer who makes a lot of money as a legal consultant for a big
company. He is generous, kind and caring, but he is always busy and travels a lot.

Tom is an engineer and has got a beautiful apartment and a nice car. He is a poet and can play
many musical instruments. He is handsome generous and smart. I’ve seen him so many times
with his mother.  He is the only child she has and I guess he is everything for her.

Please, help me make a decision. What do you think I should do? I’m looking forward to hearing
from you.

Your friend
Anna