RANSVESTIA

But on the other side of the ledger the fact of being discovered may be more rewarding than you might expect. Because through that discovery you may find another understanding loved one or friend.

How nice it will be when all people can accept us for what we really are Virginia and FPE are making progress in that field, and I wish them the greatest success.

Through reading Virginia's articles and talking with her, I have found it easier to explain TVism to a stranger. I just wish I could explain as clearly as she does, but I don't want to parrot her. I feel we should devel- op our own wasy of explaining it, if possible. That we, we know it comes from our hearts.

GOOD NEWS FOR ME!

In TVia No. 77 I wrote a short squib to the effect that I could not go on forever and asked if anyone was interested in taking over. Fortunately for me and for you readers too I have made contact with a real live, intelligent and attractive GG (Genuine or Genetic Girl to any newcomers not acquainted with that abbreviation) who has come into the picture to help me and relieve Mary. She is a free lance writer and has also been the advice editor of a small news- paper so that she is well acquainted with the human side of things and the needs of those wanting someone to talk to or to turn to. I have had to do a great deal of counselling by mail over the years and this has taken much time. Jeanne (that's her name) will be able to lighten this load considerably. She has read a lot of Chevalier items so she knows pretty well where you all are at. Moreover many of you will find it a special pleasure to be writing to a real live girl.

As related elsewhere I will be gone for some time this fall and Mary and Jeanne will hold the fort here while I'm away and, if all works well, also after I return. I will be much relieved to know that Mary will not be having to do it all alone in my absence. So if you begin getting notes signed "Jeanne" instead of Mary or Virginia you will know who she is. I'm very glad to welcome her to our staff and hope you will tell her so too.

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