RANSVESTIA

After the brows had been properly plucked, Harriet was taken to the rear of the Salon and told to take off her outer clothes. She was given a short white smock to wear. She no longer worried about the other wo- men who were in the room, doing the same thing, since she knew that her "special accessories" would keep her secret. She was pleased when one of the women remarked on her lovely complexion and figure.

Rosemary, Pierre's assistant, picked a short hairstyle that fitted her face closely, leaving her ears exposed and with one long curl on each side which curled towards the corners of the eyes. It was an experience having her hair washed by someone else, having curlers set in, sitting under the dryer and talking woman talk with the other customers as she waited for the dryers to complete their work, having her hair combed out, and fi- nally receiving instructions on how to do it by herself between beauty parlor visits. All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience. When Rose- mary had finished with her, and she was able to look at the completed work, she marvelled at how much nicer it looked, and how much more comfortable it was than the wigs she had been wearing till now.

Their manicures having been managed while they were under the dryers, Liz and Harriet put on their street clothes and left for home. They stopped at a small coffee shop for dinner on the way. For the first time, Harriet understood what a woman means when she says that "she feels beautiful". The routine of the beauty parlor became a weekly must for both and was enjoyed equally by both and possibly even more so by Harriet.

As Liz's condition improved, the two girls would go shopping for clothes or groceries and engaged in a variety of feminine activities with complete feeling of total togetherness. It was during this time that Harriet learned to shop for perfume, cologne and cosmetics just for her.

It was also during this time that Dr. Rodin gave Liz permission to do anything that she had done before the accident. It was during this time that Harriet learned that Harry was still present and capable of doing that which was expected of any husband. It was with relief that he learned that Liz felt no aversion to his performing as a husband, though his nightclothes and general appearance did not seem to fit that role. It was a new delight to Harriet, that of being one with Liz, while both were dressed in matching nightclothes, and of feeling smoothly silken legs against the same of the other, and of ruining makeup for two when they kissed.

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