the Christian Church as a medium for my vocation on the same premise, knowing as I did so that even she" is limited in her resources but possessing a greater chance of easing man's burdens because she is divine.

I think ONE is also serving a useful purpose and while I am perfectly aware that it must cater to a host of different tastes, she too is limited or has limitations placed upon her that can only be expanded by time, circumstance, the quality of the editorial staff but most of all by the data submitted for publication. There is such a thing as a deadline for publication and we, the readers, simply cannot expect the staff to "cook up" material on the spot! If the readers demand the best available then they must be prepared to give the best they are capable of giving. We can all think, and if we only submit ideas, which we all certainly have on some score or other, it is possible for the staff of the Magazine to erect them into articles and stories.

Dear Mr. E.

Reverend K. ONTARIO, CANADA

I have read your letter (January issue) and have often been lonesome even though I have lived in many parts of Europe and the States. After the war I came to Europe to work. Please don't think that living here automatically takes care of all the cares, worries, and loneliness that is ours. But in general many Europeans are more liberal in their thinking than the Midwest happens to be, at least that is my opinion.

Mr. A.

STUTTGART, GERMANY

Dear Sir:

The homosexual whether, male or female usually is gregarious. The beaches that I go to, or certain sections of beaches, bars, et al, are gathering places for homophiles, and I go there for the same reason that I read ONE-in order to feel closer, and be closer to those of my kind. Most of my closer friends are homophiles, and they too are of the same sentiment.

Dear Sir:

Mr. R. GARRISON, N. Y.

I read your magazine every month with the greatest interest. Believe me it is extremely difficult for the average woman to find congenial people. I wish somebody would open a club supported by the right group. I believe that older women would appreciate this. The usual bars for Lesbians are frequented by teen-agers, as far as I can determine. An older woman, without a companion, feels something like an old granny, and very much out of place.

I have written two novels about the homsexual woman and feel that my books are true-to-life, realistic and interesting . . . that is to the average Lesbian. I do NOT pull that old switch at the end where in most gay books the one girl goes off with a man, thus settling the "problem" of her homosexuality for once and all! This is to me so much whitewash to satisfy the heterosexual reader, and to soothe him into feeling that the world isn't so bad after all, and that, when these bad homosexual things do occur, they always come out all right in the end. My novels contain no such lulling conclusions.

Miss J. BROOKLYN, N.Y.

Dear Sirs:

I am young man 21 years old who want to find a friend in U.S.A. on 40-55 years old. I am very blond with blue eyes and my hobbies are music, theater and ballet. If your Magazine can help me with this should I be very grateful. I am a member of the homosexual-club in Norway, but I still want a friend in the States.

I speak German, French and a little bit English. If there are any chance for it do put my photo in my announce.

Mr. D

NOFODDEN, NORWAY

Dear Editors:

Being in the life, I know what it is to be heartbroken, shunned and exploited. Why there is so much contempt for us I do not know. I have a good job. I have never robbed, murdered, raped or been arrested. I have never used any form of dope or been drunk. I give to the churches and charities, and my sexual life does not include teenagers, nor any form of solicitation on my part.

Most of us are the same. The loud obvious type are in the minority, so why are we thought to be such monsters and a menace to society? Here is one person in the life, who would just like to be let alone and enjoy the life I live.

Mr. K. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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