when they said that it would do the required job. "So I stretched the truth a bit in making my point," thought Joe. “Maybe I am using my influence unfairly to the detriment of all of the men of Earth." Joe had told the leadership council that the cause of the war-like tendencies was probably due to the peculiar garments worn by the majority of males and by some of the women of Earth. He had pointed out that the common suits, trousers and other apparel were made of coarse mater- ials and that they were so restrictive that merely wearing them caused people to become irritable. A device would land with the first group from Verna that would slightly alter the thought patterns of this abnormal group to convince them that skirts, dresses and lingerie were really much more comfortable and attractive than the former clothing had been.

Joe had feared that the men of Verna might adopt the clothing pat- tern of Earth and this was his solution. The only question that re- mained was running through his mind. "Am I being unreasonable and taking UNFAIR ADVANTAGE of my fellow man?" He leaned back in his contour chair and felt the pleasurable feeling of a smooth blouse and slip against his back. Then he crossed his legs and felt the delicious sensation of one stocking sliding over another. "UNFAIR ADVANTAGE?" Joe grinned from ear to ear as he reached out a manicured hand that sent the ship hurtling across the vastness of space towards the Earth.

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HOPE FOR THE BEST

by Virginia 5-P-1 FPE

Give me the grace to be serene The depth to be thoughtful The feeling of being attractive

The strength to meet a challenge The serenity to be beautiful

Yet able to appreciate other beauty

Relaxed enough to enjoy

And big enough to give

Wisdom to be decisive

Yet pliable enough to be accepting

The loveliness of a woman

The dignity of a man

Let me be all and love each

To the greater fulfillment of my innate humanity.

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