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Then she continued. "Frances, what I would like to see you do is to go to the Femina Foundation Boutique which is just around the corner, and where all of these styles and many more things that you don't find in any ordinary store can be found. Tell them that I sent you and they will give you special attention. Their fitter is wonderful and will do things for you that you would find hard to believe. Till you are sure of your- self, why not just get a few bras for various outfits and a black and white waistcinch so that you wear one without being obvious regardless of the color of your outfit?"

"Wonderful idea" replied Frances, "That is exactly what I will do after class."

The second new student was a similar but not identical experience for Harriet. This time she assisted in hooking the student's new bras as Miss Humphrey was called to the phone, and this time she was less nervous during the period when the student was dressing and undressing. Being honest with herself, she admitted her new work removed the boredom from the school life she had been accustomed to.

Sylvia Cummings asked Harriet to join her for lunch and she accepted. For the first time she was in unfamiliar surroundings but all went well. A young man opened the door for them as they entered the restaurant, and she even enjoyed the salad, toast and coffee which made up their lunch. Sylvia insisted that she join her in the powder room to repair her makeup, since the school considered it unladylike to make up at the dinner table. Harriet did remarkably well in retouching her lips and makeup considering that she had never done so before. though she had observed students practicing these maneuvers, and had listened while they were being instructed in this feminine skill.

The balance of the day passed quickly for Harriet who attended the various classes. In each class, some previously half heard lesson became more meaningful, and she found herself mentally taking notes of things to do, and not to do.

Before leaving the school that evening, Harry phoned the hospital and was assured that Liz was coming along just fine, though still not cons- cious. He was told that no purpose would be served by his coming down to visit.

Robyn drove Harry home in her car and after placing her overnight bag in the guest room, prepared a light meal for the two of them. When