World of Kitty

Reprinted from SPYWEEK magazine

T.I.L.E., the Team for International Law Enforcement, has saved the Free World from the forces of oppression dozens of times since the dawn of the Cold War. It is an impressive record for an organization of any size, but extraordinary considering that this security organization limits its field staff to a mere 26 operatives (code-named using the letters of the alphabet). Those who follow current events know well the exploits of T.I.L.E.'s top agents, known as Mr. X and Kitty. Their exploits, accomplished with distinctive panache, have made them household names, yet they remain elusive figures. We managed to catch up with the distaff half of the heroic pair and ask her the questions that are on everybody's mind...

SPYWEEK: Thank you for agreeing to this interview, Kitty--pardon me--Miss du Mont. I understand that you just returned from Montreal, where there was some trouble at the Expo.
Kitty: It's my pleasure, and please, call me Kitty. Yes, X and I--Mr. X, that is--had a dreadful time of it, but of course it all came out in the wash, so to speak. You'll be able to read all about it soon enough. [Editor's note: see the Jet Travel Department for a summary of this mission.]
S: Speaking of Mr. X, the question of his true identity is the burning question at every barber shop, beauty parlor and lunch counter. He has been identified with several entertainers, from screen star Sidney Poitier to radio personality Gaylord Fields. Is there truth to any of these rumors?

K: [laughs] My goodness. Sidney Poitier is quite talented, but I doubt he could distinguish Karate from Ketsugo. I also heard that Mr. Poitier will play Mr. X in a movie about T.I.L.E.; now wouldn't that simply be too obvious if he were actually Mr. X? Gaylord Fields is also very clever and skillful, and I absolutely adore his radio show, but he isn't even as tall as Mr. X. No, I'm afraid Mr. X isn't "really" anybody famous. Anyhow, what's in a name? He's simply a dedicated public servant doing a difficult job; that's the important thing. And he happens to need many disguises in his job, so he has to hide his identity.

S: You also work under-cover quite often. Isn't it a security risk for you to be known by your real name?
K: Oh, pish-posh. Simply everybody knows me because of my father, publishing giant Arthur du Mont. How could I possibly hide my identity? So I don't bother.
S: Is it true that T.I.L.E., ostensibly part of Interpol, is secretly funded by your father, Arthur du Mont, the publishing giant?
K: Oh, I wouldn't say that. My father has many interests, but really! Him, a spymaster? Now, if you'll excuse me, I must catch a plane.
S: Thank you for your time, Miss Kitty.

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T.I.L.E., the Team for International Law Enforcement, has saved the Free World from the forces of oppression dozens of times since the dawn of the Cold War. It is an impressive record for an organization of any size, but extraordinary considering that this security organization limits its field staff to a mere 26 operatives (code-named using the letters of the alphabet). Those who follow current events know well the exploits of T.I.L.E.'s top agents, known as Mr. X and Kitty. Their exploits, accomplished with distinctive panache, have made them household names, yet they remain elusive figures. We managed to catch up with the distaff half of the heroic pair and ask her the questions that are on everybody's mind...
	SPYWEEK: Thank you for agreeing to this interview, Kitty--pardon me--Miss du Mont. I understand that you just returned from Montreal, where there was some trouble at the Expo. Kitty: It's my pleasure, and please, call me Kitty. Yes, X and I--Mr. X, that is--had a dreadful time of it, but of course it all came out in the wash, so to speak. You'll be able to read all about it soon enough. [Editor's note: see the Jet Travel Department for a summary of this mission.] S: Speaking of Mr. X, the question of his true identity is the burning question at every barber shop, beauty parlor and lunch counter. He has been identified with several entertainers, from screen star Sidney Poitier to radio personality Gaylord Fields. Is there truth to any of these rumors?
K: [laughs] My goodness. Sidney Poitier is quite talented, but I doubt he could distinguish Karate from Ketsugo. I also heard that Mr. Poitier will play Mr. X in a movie about T.I.L.E.; now wouldn't that simply be too obvious if he were actually Mr. X? Gaylord Fields is also very clever and skillful, and I absolutely adore his radio show, but he isn't even as tall as Mr. X. No, I'm afraid Mr. X isn't "really" anybody famous. Anyhow, what's in a name? He's simply a dedicated public servant doing a difficult job; that's the important thing. And he happens to need many disguises in his job, so he has to hide his identity.