Transvestia
much in love with Tom and a great friend of Norma's. She thought it rather odd that they never went out to- gether but decided it wasn't any of her business the way each lived their own lives. When she saw or visited one, the other was always off away somewhere.
One night Tom picked her up at her place and brought her to his and Norma's apartment. She sat down in the living room and Tom excused himself and went to the bedroom and quickly changed into Norma's things. He did not make the complete transformation however, lea- ving off the wig and make-up.
Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and walked into the living room and revealed to Linda most dramati- cally the deception he had been able to perpetrate on her. What is this?" Linda gasped.
"Tom!
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"Linda honey, I hope you love me as much as I do you, as you see I'm Norma too.
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"I'm so...so confused, Tom. What does this mean? Why do you dress this way and walk around town as a girl?" Linda stammered in amazement.
"I doubt if I know the reason myself,. but I'm not gay or a criminal, that I can assure you. I started this way of life a long time ago and I get an almost artistic sense of accomplishment from actually passing as a girl. Of course it is a tremendous sensory thrill too, honey. As I said before, I love you very much and hope that you'll marry me. Wait don't answer until I'm finished. When Norma found you at Bunny's and brought you home, she could have revealed her secret then and most prob- ably have shocked and disgusted you. So I came to know and love you in both personalities and I think you like us both too. What I am offering you is love from a man and from a sister who can help with the house and shop- ping. A dual person who is capable of understanding your feelings and emotions where a non-transvestite husband wouldn't. That is my offer in cold and objec- tive words but my heart and actions can tell you so much more if you give them time. I am a member of an organ- ization of others like myself which keeps us from going
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