gently confident about much yet. Her reply to D.W. was so well written.

"And concerning your research project, I shall be glad to return a questionnaire."

C.H., Pasadena, Calif.

"The November oover is excellent.

Did the Oo-

tober cover and this one come from the same hand? I certainly love both. This one reminds me of the Greek myth concerning King Tantalus who offended the Gods and was punished by being placed in a lake whose waters reached his chin but reoeded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst. Over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit. These receded when he stretched out his hand to satisfy his hunger. His name has become the symbol of the verb tantalize. Your new cover seems to express this beautifully. (I don't feel, however, that we have offended the Gods Greek mythology had its share of male and female homosexuality.}

"Sten Russell's reporting of the television shows is the best straight reporting that has appeared in THE LADDER. I have noticed an increasing amount of good general editorial level. This is admirable because your magazine will appeal to more and more intelligent people. There are among us some women who will love you regardless of the quality. There is a vast number, however, who will be impressed with your better tone, etc. This is a snob-like thought, but it is true. Do not misunderstand me · if you had to go underground and print on toilet paper I would buy you at $5.00 a copy.

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I don't know why selling your magazine is so hard. So many fools are afraid to subscribe.

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