RANSVESTIA

Liz joined them shortly and said that dinner would soon be ready and would they like to come to the table.

There was only small talk during the meal and not connected with the reason for this meeting. This did not prevent the doctor from noticing the grace and feminine efficiency of Harriet as she assisted Liz. How completely at ease, she seemed as she poured his coffee! He was aware that there was almost no discussion between Liz and Harriet and that both seemed strained.

When the meal was concluded, the three friends went into the living room where Harriet promptly sat down in the oversized chair that had been Harry's favorite, tucked her legs under her hips and faced Liz and Dr. Rodin who were now seated facing her. After lighting Harriet's cigarette, the doctor finally addressed himself to the two women.

“We have been avoiding our problem all evening and it is now time to look at exactly what it is, and to try to come to some solution that will be satisfactory to everyone concerned” began Dr. Rodin.

"What am I to do?" inquired Harriet. “I find myself resenting return- to being Harry again after these past several months for the reasons I spoke to you about on the phone. Yet I know that this situation can- not continue."

"I appreciate what Harriet has gone through these past few months, but I married Harry and I don't know what will happen if we were to continue this masquerade” added Liz.

"Let's analyze what the problem actually is," continued Dr. Rodin. "Harry would like to continue as Harriet and we want to know what the ramifications are. Not only emotionally, but economically as well. We want to consider how it affects your marriage and your social arrange- ments with both family and friends". He continued. "This is not a unique situation, although this type of problem does not very often get publi- cized, you know. Other man have had the desire for the same thing more often that one would suspect".

"You mean that you have had to deal with this situation before? What did you tell them to do?” asked Liz.

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