-MOTHER'S NEW DAUGHTER

and very thin, weighing only about 110 pounds.

Nothing would make you think of him as feminine except for his soft complexion, overly "open" big green eyes and long, beautiful, and lustrous brunette hair that was pulled back into a low boyish ponytail. His hair uncurled fell to just below his shoulders.

"I look different, don't I?" he announced.

We all sat down and chatted. Their house was very big and in the best part of town. They had MONEY!

Sidney's mother talked to mother about his "little hobby". "I know it's a bit outlandish, but he's such a good boy and it makes him so happy."

Mother and I learned that Sidney wore his hair usually one of four ways: either straight, pulled back into a ponytail for school, in a classic updo, and in a French Twist. Twice a month, he went to Pat and had his hair styled girlishly for the weekend.

"None of his classmates know," his mother said. "He's not interested in a bunch of guys making fun of him. I keep telling him that once they saw him all gussied up, they wouldn't make fun."

Mother asked Sidney, "Where do you go on your weekends?"

"Mostly shopping and stuff," he said with a blush. He knew his mother would tell.

His mother added, "I'm encouraging him to get out more and be social."

"Social?" I asked.

"Develop some friends and do what girls do...occasionally Sidney has had some movie and bowling dates. He once even had a guy over here for dinner. He's learning to cook!"

"Nothing came of it!" he exclaimed to me. "I like girls, but mother is right. I'm not likely to find many girls who want a boyfriend with more high heels than they have. When I'm out shopping, I mostly meet guys."

I could tell how proud Sidney's mother was of her son. "Don't give up hope. Your Princess Charming might be just around the corner!" she said.

I was sure that his "hobby" was not helping get him a girl.

SANDY THOMAS ADV. -23

To my surprise, Sidney's openness created a chemistry between us. He was very likable. We were joking and comparing notes about having long hair.