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blocks to their well-appointed apartments where they
doff the tightly controlled mannerisms that have
made them acceptable in the business world. They
relax and become themselves.

‘They share apartments either with other homo-
sexuals on the same social, intellectual and income
level—or with lovers. The latter change frequently
as does still another group that forms the outer
fringe of this upper class world of homosexuality,
their “kept boys.” In this rarified area, johns are not
johns but cuff link faggots or queens, an expression
derived from their tendency to wear extravagant
looking jewelry. They are also called “finger bowl
faggots.”

Their homosexuality prevents them from occupy-
ing top echelon positions in the business world but
they earn large enough incomes to live extremely
well. Few have responsibilities more pressing than
the care of an elderly parent. They have no strong
family ties and, consequently, live in an atmosphere
devoted to the single purpose of self gratification. As
elsewhere in homosexual society, gratification rests
largely on one’s proficency in the art of sex.

The man, who holds his looks and figure at forty
and can still make conquests, is much admired—and
envied. In his circle of friends his every move is