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I must admit that, while anxious to experience the un- restricted wearing of female attire, I was considerably ap- prehensive over what I might be getting involved in. It was to be a new experience. I wondered if it was wise to do. Would I be laughed at? A number of questions arose as the weekend approached--small problems but sometimes they loom large in one's mind. I soon found they were baseless. On arrival in New York I stopped in at Marie's to ob- tain some instruction on the care of my wig. I mentioned when I was planning to leave by bus for the Resort. In the generous spirit of the Valenti's, Marie promptly suggested that I ride up with them. The invitation was quickly ac- cepted. Much of the previous apprehension had been erased by this act of friendliness.

Friday afternoon arrived and after some frantic last minute shopping for a purse and sweater, I knocked at the apartment door of the Valenti's. Susanna answered the door in male attire. She immediately won my confidance by her warm friendship and sincere personality. We talked for awhile and soon we were joined by two of the female im- personators, Angie and Terry. Susanna described their acts beautifully in TVia # 5. I can tell you that two finer persons could not be found anywhere. They are modest but very personable. They were most friendly and very help- ful to me throughout the weekend,

After a very rainy and stormy drive we arrived about 9PM. The Resort covers many acres of land and is 3 or 4 blocks from the main highway · It was of course dark on arrival so I could not explore its wonders till next day. After meeting Chris, another very nice TV and the friendly caretaker, and after enjoying a warm and tasty meal, Marie showed me to my large pleasant room. I then began my trans- formation. I was soon the girl I had always sought to be and best of all I did not have to hide from anyone or have fear of being discovered. What a wonderful feeling.

There was to be no performance of the Chevalier Revue that evening but the others had gone over to the neighbor- ing building where the performances of the Revue are held.