FICTION

The Loss

of Envy

Robin (33-B-4)

I suppose I would have made up my mind sooner or later. Actually the deci- sion was reached at a piano bar where I became quite envious over the blonde pianist. She looked so soft and comfortable so at ease. I found myself longing to be that delightful girl. The thought lingered. I rejected it. The thought returned in an- other form. "Some other girl then", it seemed to say. Really this notion was quite persistent. "Well why don't you try it?" The thought demanded. It was really quite dominating and I found myself more and more submissive. Soon I was in earnest conversation with myself. Shortly a plan was being worked out.

Now to be perfectly honest this wasn't the sudden thing I have led you to believe with my opening remarks. I previously had enjoyed feasting on lingerie ads. I was one to walk slowly past women's shops staring at all the goodies. I enjoyed commenting to myself over the things a particular wo- Ta was wearing. Frankly I was no novice al ese things. Accordingly as the plan was worked out there was at least some sub- stance to it. Furthermore I was single and had an independent income, thus eliminating some complications.

The next day I sauntered into a woman's

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