"I should be able to find some very close to that style. Do you think a nice dress in size 14 would be enough or would you rather have a suit?"

"A pretty dress would be fine. I will let you surprise me with the color. We have not thought about a wig. May I try on yours?”

"Yes, please do." She got the shoulder-length auburn wig out of the case and showed him how to put it on. "Terry, it goes very well with your skin tone. Now we have to think of a new name for you when you are dressed. Daddy changes from Ralph to Regina. Why couldn't we change Terry to Teresa?”

"I like that. Teresa has a nice ring to it."

"Well, we had better pick all of your things up. You can hang these dresses in your closet and put the lingerie in your bottom drawer. I just remembered, there is a big sale on at La Femme, my favorite shop. I know I can find what you will like from their selection. And they aren't really expensive either. When you come home tomorrow, we'll make a lady of you."

Terry spent Saturday morning in a daze. He couldn't concentrate on anything at his desk. He looked at his watch every few minutes and the time seemed to drag by. Noon finally came. He hurried to the car and sped home. His mind was filled with thoughts about the coming eve- ning. I just can not imagine Ralph in a dress. Oops! Regina, I mean. I don't want to say hello, Ralph, that's a beautiful dress you have on. He was still chuckling to himself as he turned into the driveway and parked beside the house.

Ellen gave him a kiss as he entered the house. "Where is my dress?"

"Now, don't be in such a hurry. Take a shower and shave all over. I want you to look your best tonight. We will show Daddy that you can look as good as he can anytime."

He carefully shaved his face, underarms, arms, chest, and legs before he showered. He felt funny with such smooth skin. This would take some getting used to. He dried off and put on his robe as he walked into the bedroom. Ellen had laid out his lingerie. As he stepped into the pale blue panties, he thought how much he had always liked them be- cause of their fit and fancy lace trim. The white stretch-strap bra was

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