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One of the other girls purchased some falsies for me and rented a wig as I wouldn't admit to owning one and we were set. I bor- rowed the necessary cosmetics and on a prearranged date I came over to the girl's house who was lending me the clothing and dressed. Naturally I won unanimously, there wasn't even any dis pute and although I wanted to remain dressed for awhile and they wanted to show me off to other mutual friends, I realized that this would be disastrous and therefore I collected the money and acted desperately anxious to get out of those clothes.

I was visiting my folks in Philadelphia every weekend and, during a visit in 1945 I met a girl with whom I fell in love, We were married in March of 1946 and needless to say I again packed away all of the feminine articles I owned and loved. We had three children who are now approaching adolescence, The family does not know of my TV inclinations. Only twice dur- ing our marriage has my wife seen me in my impersonation and on both occasions it was with her permission--attending masquer- ades on Halloween. In 1953 I dressed as an Apache Dancer and took first prize. Then in 1954 as a Gypsy (see photo) and again won the prize.

In the way of personal information, I am 46, 5'7" in stock- ing feet, weigh about 152 lbs. take a size 16 dress and a size 9 shoe. With the help of a waist nipper I can be 38-24-38. I have to travel by car in my business and therefore carry a con- siderable supply of feminine things with me when I am on the road Since my hobby of TV is unknown to my family I have to indulge in it when on trips I generally register at a motel and change. I then go into town, have dinner and, if the stores are open go shopping If not, I may walk around window shop- ping or perhaps go to a movie. When I return to the motel I read or watch television, not because I particulary enjoy either one, but because they halp put off the moment of undressing. I detest the process of returning to "normalcy.". I spend the time between occasions in misery and despair and look forward to the next opportunity with burning anxiety. In the meantime when I see an attractive and appealing woman I'll study her movements, carriage, clothing and general behaviour--being en- vious of her but wishing to be able to emulate her the next time Anita appears.