"I'm glad that you know why your marriage was failing, H zel. And...in a way that I can't explain...I'm glad, too, that there was a Tommy in your life. But," she rose and gripped the smaller girl's shoulders, "There is somethin I want you to promise me."

"I...I promise...

was on Pat's mind.

Hazel stammered, unable to guess what

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"If you think that you care for me now, I want you to go to Jim. Stay with him, follow him, be near him and with him for at least six months. Talk to him, try to understand hi and help him to understand you, Hazel. If all else fails, go to a marriage counsellor. You're still young and you owe it to yourself to make your marriage work. Believe me, I know what I'm talking about."

Hazel's eyes fell and her shoulders drooped.

Rejection was

the last thing she had expected and she didn't know how to meet it.

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Then Pat went on. "But remember this. If, after six onths! trial...or even a year's trial, it doesn't work....I'll........ be waiting right here." She lifted Hazel's chin gently gazed deeply into her eyes. "I'd wait forever for you, dearest."

And Hazel knew she was speaking the truth.

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NEW YORK MATTACHINE MOVES

The New York chapter of the Mattachine Society has moved into permanent quarters after over a year of "living out of a suitcase".

The new address is 1183 Avenue of the Americas, New York 36, New York.

We are assured by the group that they will welcome all visitors inquiring about Mattachine or just wishing to visit. They are also looking for help in re-doing the office and donations of furnishings or office equipment.

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