As they went out the front door, Teresa remembered to take short steps and make her walk more fluid. Ellen slid in behind the wheel and watched Teresa enter. She made it rather awkwardly. Ellen said, "See, even getting in the car takes practice." Teresa smiled as she straight- ened her skirt. She felt as if she were seeing the world through new eyes. Everything looked new and different. It's not really new, it's only my new attitude, she thought. She was aware of getting some ad- miring glances as they drove, but she stayed calm and serene. They soon stopped in front of Ellen's old home. Teresa began to feel a little tense, but she knew it was going to be a great new experience.

Ellen opened the front door and said, "Yoo hoo, we're here."

"Hello, Ellen. I don't think I have met your friend." They looked up to see Regina coming down the stairs wearing shoulder length red hair that glistened in the light, an electric blue dress that shimmered when she moved, and white patent pumps with long, slender heels.

Ellen said, "Regina, you look marvelous. I don't think I have ever seen you look so truly regal."

"Ah, heap it on, my dear. These old ears enjoy every compliment. Now for the introductions. As you probably know, I am Regina. And you?"

"I am Teresa and it is a deep pleasure to meet you."

Regina laughed. "I know exactly how you feel. I can remember very well my first meeting. I think my knees were knocking so hard they al- most ruined my nylons. Come sit down and we'll have a cocktail before we eat. Martinis?"

"You two go sit and talk. I'll go help Mother finish up." Ellen winked at Teresa as she left them.

Teresa sat down on the couch as Regina poured the drinks. "There we are. Teresa, let me say that you look splendid. I wish we had known each other sooner, but now that we do, we have a lot of getting ac- quainted to do. Oh, before I forget, have you heard about Transvestial and FPE?"

"No, I haven't. What are they?"

"Well, Transvestia is our national magazine. It goes into all facets of transvestism. It has stories, photos, tips on dressing, letters from