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the men, he was greeted by a standing ovation and as they resumed their places, he smiled and spoke.

"I came to the meeting this way for several reasons. First: to show you that we needn't look ridiculous in the show next month and second: to give some of you who may have doubts a little courage."

More Applause.

"Earlier this week, I let Millie in on our secret. For those of you who have never crossed the border into that forbidden territory, perhaps I should explain that Millie is in charge of the entire women's department at Henderson's Department Store. She supervised the selection and fitting of every item I'm wearing tonight --- including some of the daint- iest and tightest unmentionables you have ever seen."

Now, much relaxed laughter from the men as some of the tension was obviously easing off.

us.

"Millie has agreed to do the same for every one of you. And you can be sure that it will be done in good taste. She is not out to make a fool of any of As a matter of fact, she thinks the whole idea of men in skirts is a rather good one. Of course, she would for several reasons. One of which is that you will each be asked to pay for your own clothes as your contribution to the cause. I don't think that is too much to ask.

There were no objections, so Harry continued: "Now, I see no reason to keep our plans secret any longer, as we should begin to think of getting pub- licity; not just in the newspaper and on radio and television, but by word of mouth. So, this is what I plan to do and I would invite you all to do the same. Starting tomorrow, I am going to wear this costume to the office exactly as you see me now!"

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Again a babble of comment ran through the audience.

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