neglected field that needed development, and I felt I was just the person to develop cosmetics that would make life easier and prettier for people like myself.

But

back to the present.

I cleaned my laboratory area and went downtown to do my shopping. On the way, I slipped a gold wedding band on my finger to help my alibi of buying things for my "wife". I decided to splurge and purchase a whole new outfit for the party.

My first stop was in a lingerie shop, where I selected black, lacy panties, bra, slip and new girdle. Then over to the dress department where there were so many beautiful dresses and suits that I sighed because I couldn't buy them all. I finally selected a black silk cocktail dress. New black patent spikes and some of the sheerest nylons I could find completed my shopping. I went home with my packages a lot poorer but happier.

I had rented a small, furnished cottage which I now called home. I threw the boxes on the bed, showered and proceeded to try on all my new clothes. They fitted to perfection and I just knew I'd be the prettiest girl at the party.

Halloween Eve I cut my last class so I would have more time to get ready. This was a special evening for me one of the few times I could appear in public dressed as I wished without fear of repercussions and I needed the time to bathe and dress properly. Then, too, I wanted to be dressed before the "Trick or Treating" started.

I showered, then filled the tub with bubble bath and soaked in it for awhile. I knew this would give me a delicate fragrance for the whole evening. Then I donned my new undies, experiencing a thrill as I put each one on. Next came the make up, being ever so careful to put it on just right. A scarf over my head while I put on my new dress. A quick check in the mirror. Make up O.K. Then my shoes, slipping on smoothly and accenting my naturally slim ankles. Finally, new newly styled blonde wig — a pat here and there. Nail polish and I was ready for the "trick or treaters" or come-what-may.

Almost all of the kids murmured "Thank you, Ma'm” as I handed out the treats to them. I smiled to myself, confident that I could at least fool them. One of them, however, caught my eye- a nice looking girl about twelve or thirteen with long dark hair just stared at me as I dropped an