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the purchase of two full length evening dresses. Mine was a two piece affair with sequined top and the slightest hint of a sleeve. When I asked Adele what I would use for a slip, since those we had previously purchased were knee length, she informed me that none would be needed since the skirt was fully lined. I was learning more and more "useful" information.

Later that evening when the adjuster arrived, he presented us with a check for the full amount of the fire loss. The check was made out to Marion and Adele Hale and throughout the evening, he addressed both of us as Miss. We assumed that since the policy did not denote gender, he had assumed that we were both women. For the first time I was grateful for the name Marion which up to now I had detested.

Adele suggested that we change into capris and go bowling since the evening was early and she knew I en- joyed this activity. It might be fun bowling as a girl!

We changed into capris and flats and wore ankle length hose as well as open necked short sleeve print blouses. Following Adele's lead, I touched up my makeup and we drove to the bowling lanes.

We were very disappointed when we were informed that no alleys were available since there was le agua bowling on all lanes. The desk man, noting our dis- appointment asked if we would like to play with an all girl team that was two members short this evening.

Adele answered for us in the affirmative and he es- corted us to the lanes which had been reserved for the two teams. I admit that I was just a bit fearful and hesitant about spending 3 hours with 10 women--including myself.

We were introduced to three girls; Betty and Bernice Bowan who were sisters and Sylvia Wakefield who was captain of the team.

"We appreciate your filling in this evening, said Sylvia, "two of our members had to drop out of the league at the last minute and we have not had time to find re-

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