tions with his own sex was difficult to erase. Women Lydia's age had a background of feminine activity behind them and their feminine character and deportment were well established. Lydia had experienced no such background, and the masculine thoughts and training that had been Hank's for almost thirty years could not be changed over night.

Now that he had become Lydia, she found his mind becoming more and more unfamiliar. She retained his mechanical ability, and his technical knowledge, but she was developing a feminine point of view that surprised and often amazed her.

She became friends with the charm school instructoress and learned much from her. Although she didn't have Hank's strength she discov- ered many of her muscles were much more flexible than his had been. She could sit as a woman with her legs curled under her without any unusual strain, and she was surprised and delighted to learn and accom- plish with ease the graceful movements being taught at the school. The numerous dances and social events given by the school were a great opportunity to put in practice what she had learned.

Lydia inherited Hank's sense of rhythm and was an excellent dancer. It was no trouble for her to follow the lead of her partner, and she en- joyed every minute she was on the dance floor.

The original Lydia had left some beautiful clothes, both formal and semiformal. It was great satisfaction to dress in one of the several becoming outfits and spend an evening dancing. She was always ready to dance with whoever asked her. She soon learned how to deal with those that wanted something more from her than just a dance. Hank's life had taught her what to expect from men, and she often knew better than her escort what was going on in his mind.

She knew the original Lydia had been a virgin, and she expected to remain one until her feminine role was more firmly established.

Hank had, during his life, met and been associated with many differ- ent types of men, and thought he knew how each type regarded a woman. Now, as Lydia, he was learning how many women regarded men, and some of the things he learned would have really shaken poor trusting Hank!

Lydia believed as Hank had, that to be really happy depended on what one could do for others. She was convinced that as a woman she

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