22--MAID UP

Mary, drawing her out more and more until Mary had told her all about herself and her relationship with John, right from the beginning when she first met him dressed in his cute pinafore.

Dr. Hepstein said to Mary, "I think I know what your difficulties are. I had a similar case some years ago which is now satisfactorily settled. I have done a great deal of study on this matter and I am very interested in helping you."

"First of all I would like to meet John, your husband. Could I drop by tomorrow morning? Please do not warn him that I am coming. I want to catch him off guard and observe him under normal conditions." So it was agreed and Mary left the office, feeling that she had found a helper who would surely stand behind her in finding a satisfactory solution for her relationship with John.

The next morning, when John awoke, he realized that this was the last day he was supposed to wear feminine dress. While secretly he had to admit to himself that he had frequently enjoyed feeling so well groomed and beautiful, he was glad that the fear of being recognized would finally disappear. He thought to himself, "It will feel strange to start wearing men's clothing again. They are so constrictive and heavy. It is certainly great to be able to wear such attractive, soft and comfortable clothes."

Mary was already up and fussing about getting John's clothes ready. When she noticed that John was awake she said, "Today I want you to take special care of your looks and dress. Although we are not going anywhere, I want you to look your very best."

"Alright," said John. "This last day of masquerade I will do my best to please you in any way I can.'

"

"Good, so take your shower and make certain that you are hairless. Check your arms and legs carefully for fuzz and shave carefully." When John was finished, he had really done his best. Mary gave him some especially frilly and feminine lingerie and laced him in a very tight corset which took at least 4 inches off his waist measurements, although it left him somewhat breathless. The corset pushed all his flesh in front upward so that he showed some nice cleavage.

After putting the beautiful slip over his shoulders and smoothing it over, he looked in the mirror and felt very much like a girl, a feeling which became even stronger after he put on his wig.

He was actually becoming anxious to complete his dressing and asked Mary for the dress he was to wear that day. "First I want you to put on these stockings," giving him some sheer black nylons.

Then Mary came out with a simple black dress, with a high jewel neck, princess style. It fit extremely well, showing off "Jill's" small waist and his padded bosom. The dress came to mid-knee and John's legs were an attractive sight. Then Mary handed him a cute small white bib serving apron and helped him tighten the straps

neatly.

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Mary told John, "This is exactly how I want you to look today." She checked John's make up and found it in order. During these last 2 weeks John had picked up the art of makeup quickly. He seemed to have a feminine intuition for what would look good on him and he used very little makeup. Mary plucked his eyebrows a little more AND SLAPPING HIM cordially on his protruding fanny she said, "Hurry up, my maid, and make my breakfast." John laughed good naturedly and went downstairs.

A short while later, Mary came down dressed in a simple white blouse and slacks. After making John serve her breakfast and clean up, they settled down in the living room to read the Sunday paper. At a little past 11:00, the doorbell rang. "Who can that be?" Jill asked, rather startled.

"Why don't you go and take a look," said Mary. John had been so engrossed in his reading that he had forgotten all about his dressing up and without any thought went to the door and opened

it.

There stood Dr. Hepstein, looking at John penetratingly and saying, "Good morning, Miss. I came to see Mr. & Mrs. Howard. I am Dr. Hepstein."

Suddenly John came to his senses. He stood there as if glued to the ground, his blood rising to his head till it seemed to run to the very tips of his hair. He was speechless. Dr. Hepstein, seeing his embarrassment said, "May I come in, and would you please announce my arrival to your mistress."

"Yes, Madam," John stammered.

He closed the door and led Dr. Hepstein to the living room. John hoped fervently that Mary would go along and act as if he were the maid, so he could sneak out and quickly change into his male clothes. But, no luck.

Mary said, "Dr. Hepstein, This is my husband, John Howard." John just stood frozen, a deep red flush on his face. He felt that the world had come to end.

He started to shake and then became deathly pale.

Dr. Hepstein, looked at him. She nodded her head condescendingly and said, "Good morning, Miss Howard." John quickly corrected her. "Mr. Howard, Dr. Hepstein."

"Well, you could have fooled me. I have never seen a more attractive looking maid, since I can remember. You look very feminine, Jill," using the familiar name deliberately as IF TO STRESS HER SUPERIORITY over him right from the start.

John, was too much embarrassed even to think of an answer, let alone object to her familiar and condescending tone.

Mary said, "Please sit down doctor, Jill, serve us some coffee." Obediently John disappeared to the kitchen. Only while he was