He selected a blue silk dress to wear and found some black patent leather high-heeled pumps to wear with it. He had a beautiful time in selecting the proper jewelry to go with his costume. He tried many different combinations, and finally decided a simple three strand pearl necklace with earrings to match would do. His hair bothered him a little for although it was not messy it was not as neat looking as he thought it should be. He had no idea how to fix it, and decided to let it alone for the time being. He discovered he didn't need much make- up as his new complexion was very feminine looking. He applied some lipstick to shape his lips and powdered his face. The rest of his appearance was very satisfactory, but he wondered how long he would keep this female form, and what would happen if suddenly his own masculine form came back to him.
He began to feel hungry, and looked around for something to eat. Finding the kitchen well supplied with groceries, and the small re- frigerator full of fresh fruit and dairy products, he soon fixed himself a good breakfast of coffee, eggs, and toast.
After he had finished breakfast, and washed the dishes, he began to admire himself in one of the full length mirrors. He could not help being pleased at the reflection of the good looking young lady the mirror revealed.
While he was doing this the telephone rang. When he answered he was so surprised at the soft feminine sound of his voice that he almost dropped the phone. Dr. Roget was calling, and asked if he and his companion might come up.
"By all means," said Hank. "I want to see you, and find out what kind of shenanigans you are playing with me."
"I will explain as soon as I see you," said the doctor.
"You'd better," said Hank as he hung up.
In a few minutes there was a knock at the door, and Hank opened it to let in the doctor and his companion. When Hank saw the young man that was the doctor's companion he knew he had been right in thinking Lydia had changed bodies with him. She was wearing Hank's clothes, and resembled his former self as much as he now resembled her's.
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