Transvestia

Eddie thought now was the time to tell masquerade.

her of his

"Before I do that or keep on in your employ, there is a confession I feel I must make.

"

"A confession!" Lily exclaimed. "What kind of a confession for mercy sakes? Don't tell me you have had parties in my apartment while I was away! Or have been keeping a woman here! You haven't gotten married have you?

"No, no parties, nor any woman and I haven't gotten married either. You see I am a transvestite. I like to dress in feminine clothes. I found your clothes fitted me almost to perfection, and I have masqueraded as a girl or a young lady most of the time you were away.

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"Oh! No", said Lily with amusement. "That; I would like to see. Suppose you get dressed right now and show me.

"

Eddie retired to his room and in a short time returned wearing a becoming blue dress with accessories to go with it and carefully made-up.

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Lily complimented him on his appearance, and in- sisted he go out to dinner with her that evening dressed as he was.

"If you are going to wear my clothes, I insist that you assume the role that goes with them, she said.

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Eddie was thankful that she selected a quiet place to dine where there were not many people. He had gone out to lunch several times "in dress" while Lily was away, but he had never tried going out to dinner in the evening. He thought an unescorted woman would look to conspicuous and attract some unwanted attention.

He was overjoyed to have Lily approve of his mas- querade, and was thrilled to walk along with her as another woman. He had no trouble at the cafe. It was one of Lily's favorite dining places and she was well known by all the help. No one paid any attention to Eddie. He

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