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I reached over and placed my hand on the end of stump. She smiled at me and winked, "it has a strong attraction for you, doesn't it? Well...it isn't the worse thing that can happen to a girl, I've found out. It does present some limitations but not many. There are com- pensations, too. Even...rewards! Like you...for in- stance! Yes! I mean it! You with your youthful love and innocent attachment have stirred up something in me and given life some me aning. Mine has been so drab and hum-drum. Now...we both have a secret and a pro- ject to work at. Even as a child I was so lonesome. No one has ever really loved me. even Harry. As good as he is to me. But. .you do, in your fantastic way. I know you do! For a boy nearly fourteen you're very perceptive and understanding. You are endowed with many feminine qualities."
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"I imagine it is because of your close association with crippled people of all kinds at summer camp every year. Your Mother being the boss there would help too. I suppose. Anyway, Verna dear, you're no johhn-Q- average I know this sounds odd, but I feel like a kid myself." She laughed and handed me another dish to wipe. "It was a good day when Chuck brought you over. I'm glad he did...are you?"
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I slipped my arm around her waist and gave her a big hug, sighed and said "YES! I didn't care now what happened. This dear woman could give me Verna. and her companionship. What more could a potential trans- vestite ask of life? I had the world.. my type of world.. with a crutch-picket fence around it. Ho Hum... We finished the dishes and went in to the front room.
CHAPTER EIGHT
Grace rummaged around in the top drawer of the dresser and got out a role of two-inch elastic bandage. She told ine to get a pair of crutches, a gray house-dress and a brown oxford from the closet. While I did this she took the foundation garment with the newly padded top, a silk stocking, a stump-sock to match, silk bloomers and a slip, which she tossed on the bed. She turned, smiling and said, "well, Verna, there you are. Put them all on except the bloomers. If you wish I'll leave the room. Should you need any assistance just scream and 'Auntie Grace' will come running. Take all your duds off
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