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"Really super, Harriet! You don't mind if I call you Harriet when you look the way you now, do you?”

"Of course not. Really, I would prefer it. It would sound strange calling me Harry, especially if a nurse came in. You don't mind my wearing your clothes, do you? I have bought some of my own, but not nearly enough."

"Wear anything of mine you want . . as long as you will let me wear some of your things when I get home. How did you achieve such a lovely bustline, Harriet?”

"With the help of Femina Foundations and medical science. You would be surprised on how feminine I appear where you would least expect it."

And through these short questions and answers, Liz was brought cur- rent and the first visit came to an end in what seemed seconds, but which was over two hours.

Each day for the next week or so, Harriet would visit with Liz and she would give additional instruction on improving her appearance, voice, walk, mannerisms and gestures. Harriet would keep Liz informed as to what was happening at the school. It was somewhat longer than 30 days since the date of her accident, that Liz was released from the hospital and sent home with instruction from Dr. Rodin that she not go back to work for at least two more months. However, she could increase her activity every day as her returning strength would allow.

The first evening home, Harriet set the table and prepared the dinner.

"You set a beautiful table, Harriet. I couldn't do any better and the food looks and tastes delicious" Liz complimented while they were dining.

"Thanks Liz, the only thing I don't really like to do is to wash the dishes and pots and pans." replied Harriet.

"A typical woman" was Liz's unexpected reply.

Each day at home was a supplement to the professional instruction in femininity that Harriet was getting at school, and from her association

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