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bottom over my beautiful breasts and finally have Edwina zip me up. Oh, there's nothing like a bathing suit to show off your figure, if you haven't got one, you're better off in something else. With everything ready now, Edwina inspected me from head to toe and said that I had a perfect feminine figure.

Finally everybody was ready and everyone was lined up for the final event. At last it started and one by one they strutted across the stage, each one in turn holding the spotlight. Even though I was one of them, I could not help noticing how lovely they looked, each one with youth and beauty showing to the world that they were females and proud of it. Now it was my turn on stage, I made a graceful entrance, and walked with my shoulders thrown back, show- ing my charms to the world. My high heels made a satisfying click olick on the hardwood floor as I walked across the stage.

How strange, I thought to myself, before my transformation I was noticed by nobody, now I was the center of attention. It's really amazing what a slight change of attire can do. A few minutes later the last girl had finished and we all crowded around the wing awaiting the announcement of the winners. Then almost in a trance, I heard the judge say, "Miss Valerie Baldwin, will you please step out and receive the first place trophy.' Almost overcome, I never- theless made my way to the center of the stage where I was given the trophy surrounded by the rest of the beauties. As I stood there, I noticed Edwina in the crowd crying softly with tears of happiness and I knew that she was just as thrilled as I.

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The next day, I reluctantly prepared to leave Edwina's apartment, but just as I was getting ready to put on my clothes, Edwina came in and saw what I was getting ready to do and said, "Get rid of those ugly clothes and put on this dress. You think I'm going to let you get away after all the work I've put in on you and especially after the wardrobe I bought you?" Humming softly to myself I slipped into the dress. Life can be such a lark I thought, once you get on the right track.

Carlene

"IT'S ABOUT TIME I GOT THIS OFF MY CHEST"

The TV said as she unhooked her bra and removed her falsies at midnight.

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