Toyko, Auckland. He couldn't rouse anyone, anywhere.

In a daze he drove eastward, more slowly now, through Chillecothe, and Parkersburg, to Coal City. He parked the car, staggered to his room, and fell on the bed, crying, "Oh, what shall I do? All alone in the world! What shall I do!"

He slept fitfully, too tired and hungry to sleep soundly, since he'd been without either sleep or food for over three days. About seven that night he was forced awake by hunger. He went to the kitchen where he ate some canned peaches and drank the last of a quart of milk. When he stepped out on the service por- ch to put the empty milk carton in the trash box, a pair of his aunt's panties hanging on the line caught

his eye. He was suddenly filled with an overwhelming desire to put them on. With quick motions he snatched them off the line, ran to the bathroom and stripped. Realizing that he was covered with the sweat and dust of his long drive, he took a hot bath and put on the panties. He then entered his aunt's room and donned bra, slip, dress, hose and slippers. As he posed before the dresser mirror he felt his tensions slipping away under the influence of the food in his stomach and the hot bath. He lay down on the bed and was asleep in a few minutes.

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Next morning when he awoke it was daylight. felt refreshed but ravenously hungry. Still wearing the feminine garments, he made a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast and coffee. After washing the dishes he bathed again, dusting himself generously with body powder. His mind now busy making plans for the future, he again entered his aunt's bedroom, where he dressed with great care.

First he put on a dainty garter belt; then sheer briefs; a bra with foam rubber; a lacy slip; a pink knitted suit he had often admired but never dared to wear; hose and the prettiest pair of high heels he could find in his aunt's closet. After applying lipstick and drawing a hat over his masculine hair, he put on a coat, got in the car and drove off.

TO BE CONTINUED IN TVia # 24.

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