some young toughs, and defeat five of them though encumbered by dresses; finally a drag-orgy that defies even my flexible credulity. Then the hero is spontaneously “cured”; he wants no more of dressing, and returns to his ordinary life.

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THE MAN FROM PANSY, by Don Rico, Lancer Books, New York, paperback 224 pp, 60c (1967)

This one is almost a relief, as the hero never gets dressed nor does he want to. His job is to pose as a homosexual who has been "busted" out of the US Counter-Intelligence for misconduct. The idea is to penetrate (as a disaffected G-man) the enemy spy ring. He succeeds, despite suspicious investigation that tries again and again to get him to reveal his heterosexual weakness, and while HE doesn't dress, practically everyone else does . . . and a lousy job they do of it, too. He solves the case; it is a lovely GG strip-artist who is running the ring. There is supposed to be a sequel, called THE DAISY DILEMMA, but I've not bought it; after all, 60c is still worth saving! So, save.

It is time some recognition be given to one who has taken over much of the detail work at Chevalier. She is your mail hand- ler, shipping clerk, note writer, ac- countant, manager of the com- plaint department and general "Girl" Friday for Transvestia. The two of us comprise the "staff” of Chevalier and do all that is done here, and that is considerable. Mary made the big decision last January and has lived as Mary ever since. It has been the happiest time of her life she says. I apprec- iate her help and hope that you do too.

VIRGINIA

Mary Nielson 5-N-1 F.P.E.

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