and confident as a girl. Your manners and actions even your walk are so fluidly feminine and natural. When you don a wig, you are a woman, aren't you?”

“Judy,” I said quietly, “I can only say 'yes' to your questions. Last night, I told you my story of how I became Jackie. Most of the events that led to my present existence were voluntary, knowing where they would lead me. I haven't time now, but I want to tell you why I have done these things. I have yet to tell you how I feel and think when I'm Jackie and when I'm Jim. And, Judy, I want to tell you very, very soon."

She gave me a long, penetrating look and said, "I'd hoped that would be your answer. I asked you last night to tell me all about yourself and I know you have barely skimmed the surface. I have a suggestion. May I help you with your makeup this evening? I noticed in the bright lights of the Diner that there some room for improvement."

"I put it on in a hurry,” I said, “but I'd welcome your help. That place of mine gets awfully lonesome at times. I have some shopping to do, so I'd better go now. Thanks for the coffee. Why don't you come over about 6:30? Room for improvement, huh? Don't tell me I wasted my money on that Beauty Course?" Judy just laughed as I went out the door.

When I returned from shopping, the cleaning woman had gone, so I put the groceries away. I showered again, shaved even closer than I nor- mally did, selected some dainty unmentionables and put them on. I slipped on a satin robe with matching mules and sat down to do my nails. I had just finished when Judy arrived.

She came in smiling and asked, "Any coffee?"

"Sure," I smiled back, "the pot is always on in this pad." We took our cups into the bedroom, sat down and looked at each other.

Judy had the slightest trace of a frown on her face as she studied my face."Uh - Jackie - what are you going to wear this evening?” she asked.

"This is my green week," I replied, "all week I'll wear various green ensembles and either my auburn or red wig. I vary my colors each week. Next week, I'll wear black with blonde wigs. O.K.?”

“O.K.” she nodded as she answered, "now I'll know what to do. Drink up and let's get to work." I sat down by the dressing table, Judy

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