yet forgiven ourselves. If we are willing to be objective, we will have to admit that every word as 'created' is worthwhile and remains so until cr unless it is made

otherwise.

"Let us at all cost keep 'Lesbiana' and Lesbian with a capital 'L'."

J.H., Huntington, W. Va.

"Want you to know that we enjoy each and every LADDER, from first to last. It is fine to see such progress.

"We both loved 'Open Letter to Ann Aldrich'. I was hurt that Miss Aldrich didn't see fit to include a couple in her book with whom we could compare ourselves. We oertainly aren't 'high-class', and don't have money, but neither are we characters. We are considered to be 'normal' at work. We do associate with a group of girls, go to 'gay bars' occasionally, as well as house parties. Rarely is this 'hands-around' deal seen. We are all really interested in living happy but uncomplicated lives as far as we are able.

"My friend and I have lived together for less than five years, but as far as we are concerned it's for life. We own our furniture and car jointly, and just signed a mortgage for a home of our own. Well, it will be our own in 15 years! I wish Miss Aldrich would write about some one like us. Sure, it was a little rough getting adjusted to this life as well as each other but I think we've just about made it, and it looks like clear sailing from here on.

"Both of us like the term 'Lesbiana' and hope you don't change it."

M.L., W. Warwick, R. I.

"I thoroughly enjoy reading each issue of THE LADDER.