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When I wrote my story in #15 Rosemary had only just emerged from hibernation. Self-analysis is diffi- cult, but I have found that my desires and object- ives have changed considerably this can be seen quite clearly in small matters like the acquisition of clothing. I used to buy exclusively at "sales" and without regard to what clothes I already had and whether the dress would go with my accessories or vice versa. The prime moving force was whether I liked the article or not. Consequently I bought a number of dresses I never wore and accessories I still have not used. Nowadays I can go to a "sale" and see not a single item worth buying. For this I have to thank my wife, as it is her good taste which has led me away from some of the flashier clothes and my purchases now are seldom at the "sales" and are for a particular need.

I originally had only one wig and this was be coming thin, but the fashion wig boom hit Hong K with its cheap labour in an amazing way, and as a result of an inquiry from Virginia I contacted a manufacturer and persuaded him to sell me handmade wigs at near wholesale prices. Consequently I now have three wigs including a heavenly shoulder length blonde one which is lovely to wear, and I have ‹lso been able to help out a number of girls who have wanted a new wig.

My son has been joined by another child but I am not much further along with the decision of what to tell them than I was five years ago. They have both seen me dressed, though not recently except that I often wear a nightie which they have seen me in. When I was asked by my son why I wore Mummy's pyjamas I told him that it gave me pleasure and he accepted this. My second child on the other hand, saw me putting on a pair of panties and took great exception to my pinching Mummy's pants!

A great joy to me over the past few years has been the letters which I have received, some of the

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