Transvestia experience." Without thinking, I had spoken very softly and the manicurist did not even glance up.

As we were leaving Hazel came over and complimented Adele on how realistic an impression I created and said she would like to see my performance sometime. Then she added, "Marion, I want you to come back Friday evening so that our hair removal specialist can do some- thing about your beard. He is only here two nights a week and I thought it would be an advantage to you not having to shave before each performance and also will permit you to pass on close inspection much more effectively. Be here at 9 p.m..

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As we drove away, I asked Adele, "isn't this going a little too far? This is more than I had bargained for."

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"Marion, she answered, "you will have to keep the appointment or else Hazel will get suspicious and we wouldn't want that. Or would we? What if you have a treatment or two during your vacation. It will just make shaving easier and migh even be better if you did have your beard removed completely. Look at what you could save on razor blades and lather?"

I knew she was kidding but not having to shave ever again sounded good to me and I agreed to keep the appoint- ment especially after Adele informed me that the pro- ceedure was practically painless.

Luck was with us and the first apartment building we looked at contained a beautiful two bedroom apartment which we rented and could move in as soon as we were able to get furniture.

Since we had some time remaining before the ad- juster was to be over to our hotel room, we continued our clothing shopping expedition and for the first time since we were married, I had as many pretty clothes as my wife. This time I was not reluctant to enter dressing rooms, fitting rooms, powder rooms, nor was I afraid to ask questions. The smooth brows and bare arms the finishing touches of Hazel---had added to my confidence.

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The high point of the afternoon shopping consisted of

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