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better than her housekeeping and Eddie came to her res- cue. He had learned in the navy how to fold clothes to take up the least room, and managed to pack what Lily required in one suitcase and a small overnight bag.

She left on the plane that same afternoon. Eddie went with her to the airport and saw her safely aboard the plane. As soon as the plane took off he returned to the apartment. He had the place to himself now, and he lost no time in changing into Lily's clothes.

The next morning the desire to dress as a woman for the day was almost overwhelming, but he resisted the temptation until after lunch when he could stand it no longer, and surrendered himself to his feminine counter- part. He chose a red dress with brown shoes, that he particularily liked and in which he thought he looked quite chic. He spent the afternoon and evening trying on different hats and coats, and experimented in different combinations of accessories. To his delight he discovered his hands were small enough to wear Lily's gloves and he practiced putting them on and off until he could do it in a feminine manner.

Everyday he dressed early in the afternoon and stayed dressed until he turned in at night. Even then his feminine side remained with him and he always slept in Lily's ladies' pajamas.

One night after dark, he ventured out on the street dressed in a very becoming dress. He had used extra care in applying his make-up. With coat, hat, gloves, and bag he appeared very well. Since it was the rainy season and the sidewalk was wet he wore some light weight rub- bers or rain sandals over his high heeled shoes.

It was quite late at night when he went out and there were very few people around. He didn't dare go very far, but he walked to the end of the block then crossed the street and returned on the other side. He met only one or two people and they didn't notice him. No one else entered the elevator either on the way up or down. Eddie felt very elated even though he hadn't passed many people, but he felt he had been accepted and would be more at ease the next time, for he was very sure there would be a next time!

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