CHAPTER FIVE

Desire Revealed

CHAPTER SIX

Pretty Hair

"I've given him a place to stay, work to do, and food to eat. And we get along just fine. What difference does it make what kind of clothes he wears? You must admit he looks cute in that blouse and pants. Besides, I don't care anymore what the townspeople think of me! I have to think about what makes me happy!" "I do admit that he's a pretty sight with that long hair and all but will he go along with you on this?" Cindy queried. "I'll teach him to like it," Susan said

firmly. "My husband kept me from being firm with my daughter and this time I will not fail. Will you help me?" Cindy scrutinized her friend's face. She had never seen such a combination of hope and fierce determination. "I have heard that in the city they have shows with men dressed as women. Why shouldn't our town have one?" she said at last. "I don't want a freak show Cindy. Not many people have seen him and before they do he's going to be a perfect little lady if it's the last thing I do!" she answered. "Will you come over tonight and do my hair?" Susan asked with a twinkle in her eye. "Be glad to, neighbor. See you at eight.

Cindy watched the boy work for a few minutes before backing out of the driveway. "He does have a slim body," she observed. "But how is he going to like this idea?" As she continued to watch she began to imagine him a dress. "I suppose it serves the long-hair right," she mused. "I've always wanted to get my hands on one of those felLows." She backed the car up and headed for home.

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Terry ate dinner and then took a shower. When he came back into the living room, Cindy was there "Hello, again," he said. "Nice to see you again, Terry. She was in the process of putting Susan's hair in rollers. "Cindy does my hair and I do " Susan said. her's, "That's what neighbors are "Your hair looked nice tofor," Cindy commented. "1 she added. day, Terry, "Susan gave me some cream rinse to use and it really makes it fluffy," he replied. Cindy had finished with Susan's hair and was putting her things away. Terry had settled down in front of the television set when she walked over to him. She felt his damp hair and commented, "Your hair is the perfect wetness for setting." Terry chuckled and continued watching television. She lifted a clump of hair and began winding it around a curler. Terry laughed nervously and put his hand up to stop her. "I'm sure "Susan interjected. you must feet left out, honey, "Everyone else in the room has their hair set and you don't. Why don't you let Cindy set it for you?" "I don't mind being left out of that," he replied with a grin. "I'm a guy remember! I thought you both liked my hair the way it is. With that he returned to the television. "Aren't you curious about what it would look like? Cindy questioned. Interrupted from his viewing again he turned to face the two women. "You're serious aren't you," he exclaimed. "Your hair is so thick and long I'm dying to see it all curled up, Susan squealed. "I agree with her," Cindy chimed. "Besides, there's just the three of us here."

Terry was confused. Why were they suddenly making such a big deal about his hair? What should he do? He didn't want to anger Susan. She