Her companions accepted her request and she was elated that no raised eyebrows were caused by hearing her voice or noting her actions. Yvette's training had been most complete and the constant danger of being captured had made Michele an excellent pupil. She had learned her role so well that it was second nature now.

It was strange, during the flight back, to hear other women talk of husbands, boy friends, dates, and other experiences with their menfolk and having nothing to contribute, she listened attentively. However, when the conversation would drift to other feminine topics, she contributed to the small talk.

She reflected that the doctor had made a wise decision for her. Return- ing by boat, with nothing but servicemen for company would have been a horrible experience for her and she would have been really left out. She felt as if she belonged with these women and was truly one of them.

However, the conversation about men did disturb her since in this area she felt no attraction towards the male sex. To be honest, she had been sexually stimulated by some of the women she had contact with while in Paris, but had never been able to reveal these thoughts for fear of giving herself away. The incongruity of the situation now was disturb- ing.

On arriving in Miami the returning servicewomen were told that they were confined to the base for 24 hours but after that visitors would be al- lowed. To make things more pleasant for them, beauty parlor services had been arranged for those who wished to take advantage of them.

Needless to say there was a made rush that first evening for the luxury of professional hairstyling, manicures, facials etc., which had been un- available for the most part while overseas.

The following morning while visitors were being entertained, Michele walked through the now almost vacant beauty parlor area, largely out of curiosity since she had never been in such a place before. Her inspection was interrupted by a voice inquiring. "We are not busy now, and if the Lt. would like she can get the full treatment without waiting, if she has nothing else she wishes to do. I would suggest that we start with your hair!"

Almost without thinking, Michele allowed herself to be seated and the treatments began. Her hair was washed and set in a page boy style

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