Transvestia

about the arrest.

"Hi Tom.

I don't

Jimmy said and stood in front of Tom for a few seconds taking in the picture, then continued, "My God, you look like a wreck. know what this is all about but you better start from the beginning."

Tom couldn't look him in the face but started telling a little about transvestism and the compul- sion to dress in feminine attire. He doubted Jim's ability to understand but continued until he reached the story of the previous night.

"When I got home from work, I was a bundle of nerves. Getting dressed had been on my mind from the time I started working until the 5:00 P.M. whistle sounded. I slammed my apartment door behind me, tripping the latch as I did, and immed- iately removed all of my clothing. A little bath oil in the tub of hot water and I was feeling better already."

Tom stopped for a second then said, "I guess it's hard for you to comprehend any of this, and it is hard for me to put into words how I felt."

"Go on. 11 said Jim.

"I put on my garter belt, hose and padded bra and slid into a soft slip, feeling the silkish material flow over my body.'

Tom's heart was pounding faster and faster even as he told Jimmy of this and for the second time he looked at him. Jimmy wasn't laughing as he'd expected him to do but instead he could see some- thing else in his eyes, kindness and understanding.

"I guess this all sounds silly to you, but be ieve me, it is a very important part of my life. After I had slipped on a pair of nylon panties,

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