Dear Sir, - Some time ago I sent you a photo of myself driving a car and wearing 5 inch heels, which you were good enough to publish. I have since had a pair with 6 inch heels made for me, and when I am a little more used to them and the sun shines again I hope to send you some more snaps wearing my new heels. I must admit that these heels are a bit of a problem, but I already had a short walk on them out of doors, and hope soon to be as at home on them as I am on my 5 inches.
My real reason for writing, however, is because I came across some letters in "London Life" from one-legged girls, and was surprised to find this subject of interest for some of your readers. I happen to have a girl friend who has a left leg off close to the hip, and I showed her these letters. She at once confessed that she had received many attentions from men who were attracted by her single leg, and that she herself had become rather thrilled by it.
She usually hops about on a single crutch and is usually quite clever on her one leg. She is always very interested in high heels, though she wears a low heel on her one foot. In the house she hops about without a crutch, and to see her go upstairs on her single leg always rather fascinates me. From long practice her balance is perfect, and she is always merry and bright and makes light of her amputation.
I am trying to persuade her to write to "London Life" and give some of her experiences.
My friend is highly amused at being called a "monopede" and wonders who invented that word.
However, to return to my favourite subject of high heels, I wish more girls would wear high ones in public. I myself are quite hardened to people's stare and comments, and thoroughly enjoy being on them. When I have to wear 3 inches to 4 inches I feel quite miserable and flat-footed, but when I am on my highest I feel happy and exhilarated.
Yours truly,
High-Heeled Enthusiast.