Soon we had a garter belt and stockings.

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It took longer to select a dress, a simple black dress which she commented was basic to a girl's wardrobe. She insisted that I bring it back should I be dissatisfied, or the fit not perfect. By then there was complete cooper- ation between the two of us and a silent but knowing understanding. This shopping trip had turned into a memorable experience, and there wasn't anything to fear at all. Furthermore there wasn't a thing about it that was against the law. I enjoyed my philosophical approach to the situation and was determined to main- tain this philosophy for the things that lay ahead.

This philosophy did an excellent job in purchasing a pair of black pumps. I simply directed the clerk to find me a pair that would fit me. Admittedly I was more at ease than the poor clerk who was more used to other things. Nevertheless the method worked fine and I turned up with a nice fitting size 8.

Before acquiring a wig, I took the trouble of lo- cating a catalog, calculating the measurements desired, then entering a shop that specialized in wigs. Again I simply announced that I wanted to buy a woman's wig. Whereupon, before there could be any reply, I produced the desired measurements,. Nothing seemed out of order and I looked upon my little strategem with a triumphal grin. It was simply a matter of hair styling from there. This was a matter the wig expert and I discussed at length. Coloring matched my complexion, that is bru- nette with just a hint of grey. (I had no intentions of being a glamour girl). We decided on the styling after some debate and the next day I picked up my most care- fully considered item. Early in my planning I had de- cided that the wig more than anything else must look not only authentic but part of me.

After all that had gone before, obtaining cosmetics and costume jewelry was only a trifling matter.

congratu-

The image smiled back at me from the mirror. were both pleased and we continued to smile, lating ourselves on a job well done. Nothing was done in excess. We had achieved our goal of naturalness.