to myself was a resounding "Fran!" I expressed the se thought to Vickie and she did not seem surprised.

"Fran, why don't you stay the two weeks you still have remaining even if there are guests. You have schooled yourself so admirably, that I am sure that you will enjoy meeting and being with others as Fran instead of Frank. Give it a try and if after a day you do not feel comfortable, you can leave at once."

It is difficult to tell how much I enjoyed the following two weeks. The resort was more festive and when Fran introduced me as her cousin from back East, no one questioned it or me. I took over the job of hostess in the dining room during meal time and enjoy- ed talking with both men and women alike in this role. I even enjoyed the mild flirtations of some of the male guests who would have been chagrined if the truth had been known to them. I doubly enjoyed playing ping- pong and volley ball with the guests, since as a man I excel at these games, and as Fran I had to hide this skill. One evening I took part in a moonlight swim in the heated pool and came through with flying col- ors thanks to special equipment to help hide my true sex, and a proper swimsuit which Vickie gave me. I was always pleased when Vickie would tell me that her guests thought I was a 'wonderful woman' and how they enjoyed having me at the resort. When I would re- ceive compliments from the women guests on my hair- do or costume, I would be elated.

Finally the day of departure could no longer be delayed. Vickie and I agreed to meet once the resort was closed and to renew our friendship which we both now knew would eventually turn into marriage.

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"Fran, she said, "You had better become Frank in the morning and return home since you have to be at work the following day. The vacation season is short and in a few months I will join you back home. Try to leave before the guests arise."

She then went into her room and brought out my clothes. We talked for several hours and we said good- bye that evening since I did not want to see her get up

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