Dear Sir, - The letters from "Single High Heel," "Ursula," and others, show that the subject of monopedes is an attractive one to many of your readers. I can understand, however, that many amputees (to use the artificial limb makers' word) perhaps hesitate to send photos because of the publicity.
May I suggest that this can be avoided by either a half length photo or by turning the head so that the face is concealed?
With others I mourn the absence of Wallace Stort, and wish that you, Mr. Editor, could see your way to republish his articles, as I understand the early ones are now out of print.
To illustrate what I mean as to photos, I enclose one of myself, but doubt if it is clear enough for reproduction. I have had my left leg off about 5 inches from the hip, and have a boy friend who has had a very similar amputation. We can both stand and hop without even a single crutch, and in the winter we often have a game of ping-pong together on our single legs, and can even manage a mild form of tennis in the summer, although this entails some falls for each of us.
I don't think we either of us worry about our one-legged condition. Everyone is extremely kind to me and I get many attentions which ordinary girls would not.
I look forward to "London Life," as it the only paper which gives any attention to us amputees.
Yours truly,
One-Legged Girl.