Hot pocket

I wish to add something to the readers’ excellent advice about protecting valuables (Jan. ’05, pgs. 78-79).

Whenever I buy a pair of pants, I immediately sew in a 5"x5" inside pocket, which I attach on the right side, next to the outside pocket. It can hold documents as well as a wallet containing cash.

The pocket’s location allows me to easily put in and take out the wallet (reaching inside the waistline), which does not show up and which would require a very, very skilled pickpocket to snatch. In addition, I can discreetly touch the wallet at any time to make sure it is still there.

ROBERTO J. PICK
Elmhurst, NY