RANSVESTIA

"This is where you alway sat he said "You never wanted to sit where people could see you when they first came in. Who are your guests Marie?"

"I'm sorry Pete." she said. “This is my companion Marty. She stays with me and cares for my things. This character here is my baby brother. Mark. He was here when I worked the show once

“Oh yeh .. I remember. He's the bird that thought men ought to be quiet and just look when his sister worked, and not yell.

They all laughed at Mark's obvious embarrassment at this memory When the manager walked away to get their drinks, he explained: “I didn't want them making cracks at my sister. To me you were an angel not a stipper Boy was 1 glad to hear that you had quit that racket.

They drank and chatted until it was time to drive him to the airport. By now he was as friendly to Marty as he was to his sister. They joked and picked at each other until their car was parked in the airport's parking lot. At that time Mark began to act a little sober.

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"Hey. Marty I want you to do something for me Keep tabs on this old maid for me. She's still my favorite sister Will you do that kid?

"Sure Mark," Marty answered. “She's big enough to watch out for herself now but I'll look out for her for you.

The big terminal was difficult to find your way around in unless you knew your way but at last they found the right ramp to them to walk down so he could board his plane when they called it out. While they stood and waited. he talked to Marie about what should be done with his things in case any thing happened. etc.

They finally called his flight at 6:50 and he folded Marie in his big arms for a goodbye kiss. They seemed to be an affectionate brother and sister. He turned to Marty and embraced her the same way. Without thinking he pressed his lips on the boy/girl and kissed Marty on the red lips.

Marty tried to avoid it for a moment and then let the kiss land, to avoid giving the truth about hersel: away. Then he was gone, and they walked back to the cocktail lounge where they had a drink before talk-

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