RANSVESTIA

"As your family doctor, my first interest is for my patient and your appearance would be a shock to her which we must avoid. I think it would be best for you to visit the hospital as Harry, even though it breaks a pattern that you feel is necessary for carrying out your deception to a successful conclusion. At least go as Harry for the next few days until I have a chance to talk to Liz and explain the situation to her" Dr. Rodin replied.

The course of action decided on, they ordered lunch. Harriet noted with some surprise that even though the doctor was aware of the true state of affairs, that he did little things for her that he would not have done for Harry. He lit her cigarette for her, arose when she went to the ladies room to freshen up, and assisted her in and out of the booth. He even walked her to her car and assisted her in getting in and closed the door once she was comfortable. She enjoyed these little courtesies more than she cared to admit even to herself.

That evening, Mary drove Harriet to the Babbitt apartment where he divested himself, with the greatest reluctance, of all his feminine accou- trements. More reluctantly, he removed his deceptive artifacts and took a vigorous shower so that no trace of perfume or cologne remained. Then he began to dress in now less familiar garments but with one exception.

Without thinking, he put on a blue pair of panties from Liz's drawer, and then put on his trousers, shirt and tire. His shoes seemed to weigh a ton! Finally he went to join Mary who was waiting for him in the living

room.

"Harry, how strange you look to me now! I think you look much better as Harriet" she commented. "Do you notice how loose your jacket fits and how loose your shirt collor has become? Even your pants are baggy."

"Well, I have lost about 8 pounds since we got involved in this because of the long days and the light diet. Let's hope that Liz will assume that it is from worrying about her." he replied.

The brief visit with Liz that night was most pleasant. She appeared a bit wan and they talked very little. He assured her that everything was fine and that all missed her. This visit had to be brief and soon Harry took his leave.

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