We arrived at the shopping center and went in. We got our baskets and began our grocery shopping. We discussed different foods and things. I felt that I did not receive any unusual stares from anyone. I ar- rived at the check out counter and after paying for my groceries I was about to pick up my rather large bag when the checker said, "just a moment Mam that bag is too heavy for you. I will have a boy take it to your car". A thrill ran through me. This is what I had al- ways wanted. Our groceries stowed in the car, we went to have coffee. We sat sipping our coffee and the con- versation turned to recreation. In my relaxed mood I mentioned I liked tennis. Jean pounced on this and asked me to join them after church tomorrow for a set. She mentioned the name of a friend of her husband's who liked to play and who would make up the foursome. I tried to back out with the excuse of not having a racquet or shoes or dress. Jean offered to loan me the racquet and suggested I purchase a dress and shoes here. in the shopping center. After a few faint arguments I agreed.

The shoes were not a problem but arriving in the sportswear department I asked for a tennis dress size 12. The assistant showed me a number of them and I selected a white nylon with short pleated skirt and white matching panties. Jean asked me if I was going to try it on and I reluctantly agreed. Jean came with me into the dressing room. I removed my gloves and coat and then took off my dress and slip. I felt naked but Jean made no comment so I slipped on the tennis dress. Immediately Jean said, 'Oh, it is just darling". I blushed with pleasure and looked into the mirror. The dress did look very sweet, the skirt stopped about 3 inches below my derrierre. I told the salesgirl I would take it.

Dressed again and with the packages under my arm we made our way to the car. Jean drove home and during the ride asked me more questions. I told her that I was going to take a months rest and then obtain a job. I had taken typing and shorthand at evening classes and told her I would look for a job as a secre- tary. She told me that Norman, her husband, knew a large number of professional men and she would discuss

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