that I had received so many admiring glances as we climbed into Mr. Emanon's car to leave.

On the way back, I was caught up on the events in my absence. The body of the first hoodlum was found on the long driveway lawn, with the Browning and the expended shell casings, at about the same time the ransom letter was delivered to the mansion. Thinking that I had been overcome and killed the Emanons had just about given up hope of our safe return when I called.

Once at home, I put Chrissy to bed for a much needed rest, and took a long luxurious bubble bath, and slipped into a pair of paisley lounging pajamas. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and I went over to be greeted by the maid.

"The master would like your presence in the library as soon as possible, Miss Alicia."

"Tell him that I will be right down."

Quickly I changed into a demure blue velvet dress, with lace cuffs, and blue suede heels, light makeup, blue eyeshadow, and a light pink lipstick to match my nail polish. Then gaily I went downstairs and into the library.

"Well, there she is, pretty as a picture."

I lowered my eyes slightly and blushed. I had not realized in a long time how naturally the female preparations came to me, and how wonderful I felt when I felt myself to be really pretty. The hormone treatments and the conditioning that I had been giving myself and the presence of Julia and Chrissy's care had completely changed

me.

With a smile James Emanon handed me a brandy snifter.

"Alicia, I think that the time has come for us to drink a toast to you and to try to thank you for all that you have done, we certainly had a lucky night when you agreed to take this job.”

"Mr. Emanon, I don't think that anyone could be more grateful than I am. You and Julia have given me a real opportunity to discover

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