Dear Sir, - I have a little complaint to register against some of your correspondents. Recently I had a letter published in the correspondence columns under the heading "Advice Wanted," but no advice was forthcoming. It regarded the question whether it was more becoming to wear an artificial leg or get about on a single leg with the assistance of a crutch. I wrote to "Candy" personally for some advice, but also in vain.
As I could not wait any longer I have had an artificial limb fitted, and have been using it indoors for a fortnight, but find it rather painful to manage, and very clumsy.
Another thing that has convinced me against the wearing of a mechanical right leg is the fact that I have become conscious that there is some unusual charm in being a monopede. A few recent experiences have assured me of the existence of a one-legged kink in the make-up of many males.
I am not strikingly beautiful, although I have a nice tall figure; but now that I have become agile enough with my single crutch to allow of the wearing of smart clothes, I am beginning to enjoy life again. I am now commencing to understand that despite the loss of a leg, one can still be happy.
I hope that other one-legged girl correspondents will continue writing their interesting letters to you. "One High Heel Only" seems to have met his ideal in his one-legged fiance Jean. I envy Jean in being able to wear such a lovely high heel. Nevertheless I fail to see why her male admirer should approve of a peg-leg and disapprove of an artificial limb. I think both equally ungainly for out-of-door work.
Anyhow, here's wishing for better and more correspondence on what is of necessity my interest.
Yours truly,
L. N.