Signet, New York, 1961, 4^th pr.  D1952.  MMPB, 192 pages.  Reading copy; wraps have edge and cover wear, corner and reading creases; sticker on front wrap and some residue; 1” tear at lower front spine edge; binding sound.  Interior clean and unmarked with tanned pages.  A young man coming of age discovers his own homosexuality.  In love with his best friend who has gone to join the Marines, Jim Willard embarks on different careers, hoping to eventually be reunited with his friend.