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girl to do all the housework, but had removed my wig to protect it from the dust and while so dressed was busy in the kitchen during the afternoon when suddenly a voice said, "That is a very pretty dress, Roger".

I think I must have jumped nearly a foot straight up with surprise. Previously I had always locked the door before changing but this time I must have forgotten, be- cause looking round I saw Mrs. Briggs standing in the doorway. For a few moments I was so confused I was un- able to reply, but at last blushing with embarrassment I managed to stammer an answer. Although now middle-aged Mrs. Briggs had been a fashion model before her marriage and recently I had been watching her very closely and trying to copy some of her elegance and poise. These qualities were now very evident as ignoring my dress and make-up she began to explain the reason for her unexpected visit.

She told me she had decided to dispose of all Mr. Briggs' industrial interests and invest the proceeds. A s far as the estate was concerned she suggested I take over complete responsibility for it at an increased salary, run it as though it was my own and have a percentage share of the annual profits as a bonus. Of course, with my future somewhat uncertain I had to decline this very generous offer. I explained why, and finished up by telling her the whole story. She listened intently as I told my tale and then admitted she had detected a change in my be- haviour over the last six months. Several times she had noticed lingering traces of perfume and also my pre- occupation with my complexion but did not realize there were actual physical changes nor that it was the reason for the hospital visit. I was surprised to find she did not criticize in any way and was actually very sympathetic. So much so, that I finished up by showing her my ward- robe and how I had altered the furnishings to suit myself. She proved to be very interested in all the changes I had made and showed admiration of my taste in dress and furniture, while I lost all embarrassment and was proud to show her all my efforts. It was not until after she had left that I realized that once I had explained everything she had treated me almost as though I were her daughter.

At the hospital I was subjected to three days of X-rays,

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