who would adorn any collection of pinup photos. Worst of all, he clung tightly to John in his own irrational way, this dangerous alumnus of many a mental hospital and jail, and no good at all for John, or anyone else.

Today, that is all something of the past, and John can face himself and others quite unabashed. In fact he tells people, at work or elsewhere, just exactly what he is. They can take it or leave it, so far as he is concerned. On his job they like him and give him the responsibilities his honesty so completely warrants.

It may not have been until the party he gave last summer that the long way John had come since 1953 was so clearly discernible. Staff members arrived to find a small but airy apartment in a well-situated modern building, tastefully furnished with things he had gradually acquired, as bargains showed up and funds permitted. Good music kept his hi-fi going all afternoon.

The drinks were of the best. None had realized that it was to be a birthday party until the time came for the luncheon. For in came a series of chef's creations such as some had not seen before, topped off with a florid great cake, bearing the inscription, "Happy Fiftieth Birthday John," the handiwork of the guys at his job.

Those who knew the whole story could not help thinking to themselves: Case History. Case History indeed! If little John could make it through to the other side, with all he had to go through, then others also could.

It takes hard work, though, and an honest determination to prove that one can lead a decent, worthy life as a homosexual, no matter what anyone might think, no matter what the world at large might choose to believe, no matter with what obstacles and handicaps one might have to contend. John has proved this for anyone to see. W. L.

GEORGE WELCH

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