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becomes a regular part of the family. From that E

point, she’s “in” on the gay doings—parties, small
dinners, theatre dates and even the gay bars if she’s
so disposed.

She gets used to the idea of seeing men kiss each
other in greeting as soon as the door is closed. But

she will never quite approve of it. Atsome of the gay #

parties she’ll probably see a lot worse if she hap-
pens to wander into the wrong bedroom.

Even the living room can be the scene of some
pretty exotic action if the brawl goes on too late and
the boys start tumbling around on the floor, un-
dressing one another and going “all the way.”

The smart woman leaves quietly—without making |
a fuss. She will realize she’s only an onlooker.

Actually circumspect homosexuals invite women to
their gatherings hoping that their presence will keep
the guests in line. Most often it does. But a “gay
party” can never be held totally under control. Bill, |
who used to be in love with Johnny, may not be
seeing him any more. Instead, he’s sharing digs
with Tommy and Richie. Could they come the host |
is asked? And so it goes throughout the day until by §
evening the host hasn’t the foggiest notion of whom §
to expect. ¥

In neighborhoods where a homosexual is known 8§