RANSVESTIA

As Harriet drove to the hospital, she could not help but wonder what Liz's reaction would be to all this. How would she react to seeing her husband as a woman? Would she think that he had lost his masculinity? Would she laugh at him? Would she find him basically the same person except for appearance? She could not wait to have these and many other questions answered.

The door to Liz's room was partially open as Harriet approached it, and she could look in and see Liz looking very well, though thinner than before, and reading a magazine. She stepped into the room and softly approached Liz, kissed her lightly on the cheek, and stepped back so that Liz could see her her better, and waited for her reaction and her first words.

It seemed an eternity before Liz spoke. As Dr. Rodin had done when he first met Harriet, her eyes traveled slowly from the top of the auburn hair to the hem of the miniskirted dress, then to the trim ankles and high styled shoes. Her reaction was not what Harriet had expected. Instead of words of anger, disgust, or other derogatory remarks, Liz burst into

tears.

"To think that you thought enough of me and my school to put your- self in this position, is just wonderful. I don't think anyone else I know, would have, or could have, done it. Dr. Rodin has told me the whole story. Your willingness to do this only increases my feelings for you." she finally exclaimed.

Then followed a quick series of questions and answers by both of them.

"How are you feeling? When will you be able to come home?

"Very good and I will be able to leave in about 10 days. What are you wearing underneath the mini?

"Pantihose, of course. What else does one wear with a minidress? Have ou had much pain these past few days?

"Not really, Did you put on your makeup yourself? it is beautifully done!

"Yes, I have, of course. I'm getting quite good at it now. How does my dress look on me?

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