after that I was on the mailing list for everything ob- tainable and finally felt that I was rewarded for all the efforts I had put forth all these years.

I thought I had reached as high as any TV could hope to reach when I found a magazine just for us, but I was to be surprised further. I was invited to attend

a party or meeting of several transvestites that were being gathered together for the first time in history. This was all being arranged by Virginia, and I felt proud to be one of the first to attend such a meeting. We were to wear our regular male attire but to also bring a pair of heels with us. At the meeting we wore the heels to show each other our true feelings. It was wonderful to be able to meet others like myself, and I shall never forget that day when we all met. As you know, this was the start of "Hose and Heels" which later grew larger and larger until now we know it as the F.P.E. To show what little we know of one another I was approached by a man that I had known for twenty years at one of the meetings. At that time we knew each other casually, but now we are very good friends. Neither of us was aware that we were TVs and never had the chance to express our feminine sides. We visit each other often, and of course we dress as all women do for the occasion. I feel that moderation in dress and deportment is the best policy. I have eaten in the finest restaurants, gone to movies, etc., and this would not be possible without the proper appear-

ance.

In closing I wish to say that it was my good for- tune to meet Virginia and to subscribe to Transvestia. I have been able to achieve all the things that I have lived over fifty-five years for. Virginia, I know you have made one transvestite very happy, and I am sure there are many others. To all other TVs I say, "Live it in moderation girls, and enjoy it, to the fullest". Now you know-- "MY SECRET".

DENISE

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