The next two weeks were the most heavenly of my life. First Vickie showed me how to apply my own make-up and how to take care of my wig explaining that she had enough to do taking care of herself. Then we moved all the clothes of the departed guests, that were my size, into my bedroom in addition to the clothes and other items that Vickie had purchased in town for me. She had made the 70 mile drive twice, first of her own accord to get certain things and then at mine since I was developing my own feminine tastes in clothes. She taught me many things to help the time pass, such as how to walk, sit, talk more softly, select accessories, and in general how a lady should act. I enjoyed this instruction and could not seem to pick up enough information to satisfy me.

Often during "my education to Fran" we would take long walks through the grounds both wearing flats and capris with gaily colored blouses. We would get dressed for dinner both wearing full length formal gowns and although our meals were light, they match- e d the conversation and I enjoyed getting ready for these occasions. At times when Vickie had business to process, I would try on combinations of clothes and time passed quickly.

On day Vickie, whohad been altering my clothes for more perfect fit, came into my bedroom as I had just finished changing from capris into a pink shift decorated with large flowers. "Fran" she said, "I think I have a surprise for you. I have been watching you for the past weeks and you seem to be enjoying your new role. It is like having a girlfriend or sister here with me. You have been an adept pupil and I know you do not mind the masquerade. The few service people who have seen you have not taken you for any- thing but what you appear to be."

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Fran, I want you to weigh yourself and tell me

if you've lost any weight.

This I did and I received another shock. My weight, which had been 165 pounds, was now down to The light diet, more suited to the female of the

151.

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