TRANSVESTIA

After making certain that everything possible was being done to make Liz comfortable, Dr. Rodin drove Harry to his now empty apartment where he spent a sleepless night.

Breakfast was forgotten that first morning as Harry phoned the hospital and was relieved to learn that his wife was coming along fine, but that since she was under sedation, that it would be best if he did not visit her until evening, and then only briefly.

It was while driving to the school in his wife's car, that he first noticed the stiffness in his own body and was grateful that he had nothing more serious wrong with him.

While waiting for the others to arrive, he began planning on what could be done to keep the school operating efficiently since Liz not only interviewed the new students, but also conducted classes in relief of the other teachers. He felt certain that the faculty would help him keep things running smoothly until his wife was able to return.

Mary Carlyle was the first to arrive and burst into tears when informed of the events of the past evening. She had modelled with Liz in the old days and felt very close to the Babbitts and she taught the classes in makeup and hairstyling. She soon controlled herself and told Harry to go to his office and that she would tell the others what had happened. Harry agreed and asked her to let him know when the staff had all arrived as he wanted to speak to them. When everyone had arrived, they assembled in Liz's office with its lavendar wall paper and elaborate statuary. Harry seated himself at Liz's desk and addressed the group.

"I am going to need all the help I can get. Liz will be fine in a few months and I would like things to continue as before, so that when she returns the school will not have sufferred. I know the routines as well as she does, but of course can only cover your classes in an emergency and I am certainly not able to conduct them as she would, but will do the best I can."

Then began the new routine for Harry which was soon to remain the same and yet to change.

The routine called for Liz to take all new students to the office of Ellen Humphry, who was an artist in figure control, to discuss their figure problems with her and Liz, and would then get suggestions as to the best type of foundations, bras, girdles, etc. for their individual figures.

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