and Susanna gave the standard explanation to satisfy the inevitable questions from the hunters: We run a female impersonator school here in order to select talent for our Summer stage show. This takes practice and the resort is the best place for two solid days of "rehearsal". Just getting the "feel" of the role.---Any other ex- planation would be sheer waste on people who just don't have the background to even begin to comprehend such "strange behaviour". This at least makes some sense to them. We are entertainers and that's that.

So Lee struggled within herself. To dress or not to dress. In the process she developed a violent headache, her stomach was in a turmoil and she felt perfectly miserable. Vickie and I subtly tried to infuse her with courage, although we knew this was a dec- ision that had to be made by Lee herself. Finally the "girl within" won out. Let them think what they would! Within the hour Lee em- erged triumphantly proud. She had done a masterpiece of makeup, a perfect job. The hunters gasped. They couldn't believe their eyes. "What a difference!" "Well I would never have suspected!" "Boy,

she surely fooled me, etc."...Lee smiled sweetly and that was that. The headaches and the upset stomach had vanished. Vickie and I exchanged a knowing glance and sighed with relief. Another victory for self-expression.

But this is all for now my friends. My apologies to all of those who have not yet received an answer from me. I have just barely recovered from 4 weeks of a most painful and paralizing attack of bursitis on my left shoulder. Only now I can write,

Love to all from, Susanna.

P.S. I am already accepting reservations for week ends in the months of May, June, September and October at the resort. The summer months have to be kept open to the public. You all know it is quiet, beautiful, relaxing and with lots of privacy, so send in your reservations now. A $10 deposit must accompany your reservations. Full information will be sent on request. SUSANNA VALENTI 875 West End Ave New York 25, N.Y.

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