us would just give our religion a chance to work for us, how much better off we would all be.

For those of us who are Christian know that Christ is always present and all we have to do is to reach out and He will be there to help. us, for regardless of what we are, we are His children.

Dear Sirs:

Mr. H.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

For mass-production of contradictions it would be difficult to surpass the letter from Mr. A., of Daytona Beach, Florida (August, 1958). Two shining examples: (1) "single by choice and by nature, yet with an intense longing to find someone who, if the right person, would share my home with me." Is he looking for a companion, or a servant, ... or both? (2) "I have considerable leisure, yet am extremely absorbed in my work." Well, now perhaps the two are inter-

related. It would seem to me that if he is plagued with such thoughts he has entirely too much leisure! I think all his requirements could be satisfactorily filled at the nearest dog-pound. My already-high opinion of ONE was considerably boosted by that one letter. Think what a really imaginative fiction-writer could make out of it.

Dear Editor:

Mr. J.

CALPELLA, CALIFORNIA

Being a polysexual with latent homosexual tendencies I find myself able to get along with and am attracted to homosexual women, but I am lonely. In short, I can't get along with men or "square" women, for lasting companionship that is. Perhaps when I know some more about it I can find the type of wife I need.

Dear Sir:

Mr. H.

NEW YORK, N. Y.

Like most homosexuals I must always wear the mask of the heterosexual. I live with three heterosexual men who have no inkling of my true nature. Many times they have disgusted me with their attitudes, yet the mere revealing of my sex inversion would alienate their friendship. I am not only forced by the vast heterosexual population to conform, but am further deprived of the relief of social contacts with other inverts. 1, like many others of my type, am forced into risking illegal approaches.

I saw your Magazine on a downtown newsstand and stealthily bought it with an "I don't care" attitude toward persons eyeing my purchase, brought it home and read until 2 A.M. For the first time, my guilt has begun

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to decrease. Your Magazine makes the case for the homosexual extremely clear. Perhaps society will some day provide for non-conformists and be the richer for it. I only hope that the vicious cycle has for me been broken. Mr. K.

Sir:

WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA

While passing a newsstand in Times Square I noticed your Magazine, but was too self-conscious to buy it. After passing the stand two more times and looking to left and to right to make sure there wasn't anyone watching me I quickly walked over to the stand, grabbed ONE, handed the man fifty cents and quickly walked away. This was my informal introduction to your Magazine.

I am a young man thirty-six years of age. and I believe I have homosexual tendencies. My feelings are not those of a female, but of a male who would like the affection of a male with female tendencies. As a youth, between thirteen and eighteen, I lived on the west coast and had frequent dates. Between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-six I was in the Navy and had about fifteen dates with civilians. During the past ten years I have been unable to make the acquaintance of any homosexual, although I have spent hundreds of nights seeking their companionship. I have made several trips to Greenwich Village, but due to my shyness was unable to make any acquaintance with the fast crowd that frequents the Village. Thus, over the years I have become very lonely and disheartened. I would appreciate any advice you can give me.

ONE:

Mr. D.

UNION, NEW JERSEY

The Magazine has made many advancements in the past few years of its humble establishment. It has been a friend and comfort to many others as well as myself. The letter from Mrs. R., of Kansas City (August, 1958) was very interesting. I wish that all parents had the understanding of homosexuals she shows. I hope that Mrs. R. will be able to publish the book someday that will help explain gay life to our parents. My parents condemn homosexuals and think they should be sent to an institution for a cure. I wish that my parents had accepted me for what I am.

Dear ONES:

Mr. C. HARTFORD, CONN.

My friend is 11 years older than I. He is trying so hard to better his and my way of life that sometimes I could cry-silly, I guess, but not to me, after realizing I may not be able to do much hard work again. Where