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occurred to me to make any objection.

Fortunately the stores were open late this evening and as we passed thru the cosmetic section, Adele stopped to pick up some lipsticks. While she discussed shades and brands with the salesgirl, I stood quietly by. This was all Greek to me and I was amazed when the salesgirl applied various shades of lipstick to the thumb area of Adele's hand so that she could better judge how they were for her complexion. After Adele had purchased several items including lipstick, powder, rouge, pancake, the salesgirl asked her if "her friend" would care for anything.

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I was surprised when Adele answered, 'what would be a good shade of lipstick for her and what would you re- commend in the way of powder, base, rouge and mascara for her?"

Adele's previous experience was duplicated for me now. Lipsticks were applied to my hand as were various shades of other cosmetics and even I could see that some shades were better suited for me. I was even more sur- prised when Adele actually bought those items which blended best with my complexion.

Before leaving the cosmetic counter several interestin scents in perfume and cologne were sampled by applying them to the wrists and then smelling them. This differed from the way I had previously purchased these items for Adele as gifts--smelling them from the bottle. Again I was astounded when after selecting a cologne and per- fume for herself, she bought the same items for me in a scent that I had indicated I liked.

"Why did you make the purchase for ME?' I asked. "I would have stopped you but was afraid to say anything for reasons that you know."

"I acted impulsively," she answered, "I thought it might be interesting to see how you would know with proper make-up which was selected for your complexion rather than mine and the cologne will make the picture even more realistic. Even with your improvised makeup and clothing, you have looked more feminine than many girls I know. Fact is, Marion, I would like to see how you would look in a properly fitted outfit as well. "

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