New York 1912 Chapter 9
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Aside from all manner of homosexual behavior, I have one additional warning. There is occasional mention of drug use characteristic of the time period. I promise that it is only incidental here and there and not constant. It was not included to proselytize but only for the sake of authenticity.
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jet2larkin at Jeemale dot kom---- (reinterpret)
The Slide
The Slide was in an old theater on the Bowery. The structure had fallen into disrepair when the Vaudeville houses moved up to 42nd Street. There they clustered around the moving picture theaters in the newly re-named, Times Square. The Slide moved in and it soon became one of the more popular dives in town.
Peter liked to say that the Slide's notorious reputation was because they only let the bad people in and turned away the good and the pious. They did not like nosy churchmen, suffragettes and the temperance league do-gooders because they were bad for business. If they got in on the sly they would then evoke God's wraith on the sinners claiming that the Slide was a new Sodom and Gomorrah and that something must be done! They would be quickly followed by newspaper reporters looking for a juicy story about vice and depravity. As a result, outrage would spread across the city and the Slide would have to close until public indignation subsided.
The seats were removed and a small orchestra consisting of only a concertina or a piano, clarinet, and a single drum would preside over a fairly large and dimly lit dance floor. At the moment the tango was very popular. It created a meeting place where the upper classes could mingle with the lower, engaging in what Peter casually called, slumming.
We were dressed with just enough flash to fit nicely in without drawing too much of attention. With Peter as my guide I met a number of his acquaintances. He introduced me to some young girls and more than a few attractive young men. If I became too interested in any particular boy he would lead me away. Peter no fool, was just protecting his interests.
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He guided me to a queue where a few people were waiting to climb a fight of stairs that lead further into the building's dark interior. At the top of the stair there was a fare of 50 cents to be paid for entry to a darkened room. In the center of the room was a small illuminated stage that was separated from us with a dark screen or scrim. This allowed us to see the two performers and their actions but they could not see the people gathering around to watch. It was an elaborate peep show.
On the very small stage was a brutish sailor type. A tough customer to say the least. He appeared to be courting a young lady who was above his class. She pretended to be pure and innocent. The sailor's advances were coarse and vulgar. The young lady tried to look away every time the sailor did something rude. It got interesting when he began to shake his sizable cock in his pants in a flagrant and obscene manner. The pace was just right to evoke an erotic response from me and I became completely absorbed in this low class rape and seduction. I especially enjoyed how the young lady feigned shock and embarrassment. She did not resist when he lifted her dress in an effort to pull her undergarments aside and expose her behind. When it was revealed the the young lady had an erect cock of modest proportions and scrotum between her legs many people laughed out loud. This did not discourage the sailor's intent because after all he was a sailor and is no stranger to buggery.
Peter whispered into my ear. “Edmund, doesn't that person look familiar to you?”
I looked at the sailor. But didn't recognize him as anyone I was might know.
Peter said, “Not the sailor, the lady getting her asshole fingered.”
I studied her and didn't recognize her either..
He shook me away from the fantasy that was being played out. “Edmund, that's Daniel Drake, the waiter from the Little Cup Cafe, remember?”
Suddenly I saw it. I was astounded. Just then, no longer shy and demure, the lady/Daniel turned towards the audience and spread his ass so that all could see his dilated fuck hole. Some laughed and a few applauded.
Peter whispered in my ear again. “Now that ought to look familiar.
It was time to retreat.
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325 West 76th Street.
The next morning was Sunday and I had to make an obligatory visit to my Mother at her house on 76th street. She hasn't been well and the doctor pays her visit at least once a week. In spite of this, I decided to bring Peter along.
Peter, what would you like to be. I mean when I introduce you to my Mother, what should I say your purpose is?”
The was the sort of game Peter liked.. “What's wrong with the Duke of Bushwick?”
“You mean, Brunswick. We've done that one already. Think of something else.
It wasn't above Peter to parade around as something he isn't but he is a little short on imagination. “I don't know?”