Transvestia

heels. The corsages of the gowns were well filled by a well padded bra. The sleeves were puffed at the shoulders and I had three pairs of long gloves the same color as the gowns. A wonderful long-haired blonde wig dressed in the style of that time, com- pleted my transformation.

Her mother who was helping me with the costumes told me she was astonished at the fact a boy could look so much like a girl. Her daughter who had seen other transvestites at the theater told her that I was the most natural she had seen,

In the afternoon we had our last rehearsal and I had brought with me my three costumes which I wore. The director had hired a hairdresser and a make-up artist for the girls in the play. We also had a lady to help us dress and change costumes. As soon as I arrived, she helped me with my first costume and then I was taken to the make-up booth, to be prettied. It took the girl about an hour to have my face changed into the one of a beautiful girl. At last, I had so much make-up on my face, my eyes, my lips, I could hardly move the muscles of my face, or move my eyes bearing long false eye lashes, thick eye shadow and eye liner. I hoped I could get used to that make-up because my face was feeling embarassed. The hairdresser adjusted my wig and replaced a few curls. I was ready to give my part, I rejoined my

companions who were amazed at my good looks.

The last rehearsal went on and was successful, and afterwards we all went to supper. We ate little and chatted together waiting for curtain time which came at last. The play went on normally, The dir- ector was satisfied and the day after, in the paper I read that a new actress had been born and promised a great future. I laughed reading that, because I knew my future was to again enjoy my vacation after the play was over, in a couple weeks.

Now that I was known all over the town, I had

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