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the delicious confenement of my pretty clothes. I wore a red plaid skirt, pink blouse trimmed with delicate white lace, nylons and my black calf high heeled Ital- ian pumps. We had a lovely time and went for ice cream afterwards.

Janet asked me if I'd like a date for the next night and I thought that was very sweet of her. It seemed her cousin lived in Wash. and he could get a friend for Janet. Of course, having no plans I accepted her offer. Later in my bed attired in my lovely, filmy, lace-trim- med gown I hardly slept a wink in the lovely room there at the Y. I just kept thinking about my big date with Janet's cousin. Janet had shown be a snapshot of Billy and I thought he was very cute. I'd really have to look my prettiest when he called for me tomorrow. I found it very difficult to decide what I should wear. It just had to be something frilly and utterly feminine something soft and cuddley.

Before I knew it the night was over and the rising sun was shining through the pretty curtains at my window and it was time to get up. Stretching lazily I arose and donned a blue housecoat negligee which rustled nice- ly as it slid over my gown. Then I stepped into a pair of red high heel mules and gathering my towl, washcloth comb, bobby pins and tooth brush I gayly minced down the hall to the bathroom which was located at the end of the corridor. (Edith has had her facial hair removed so shaving wasnt necessary. Ed.) I washed carefully and combed my hair and pinned it up in a becoming style. While brushing my teeth a pretty blonde girl came in and I said,

"Good morning, dear. Isnt it a lovely day?"

"Oh yes", she replied, "and I'm so glad because I want to do some shopping before I leave for home this afternoon." I told her I'd like to brouse around the stores myself today.

"Oh fine", she rejoined. "I'd love to have you come with me if you'd like to. I'm Lucy Troy", she continued introducing herself.