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if I were to become fully active again. Even the others have said that they no longer think of me as Harry, but rather only as Harriet. We have no family out here and so that is no problem."

The conversation continued on for several hours and every aspect involved in making the change a permanent one was discussed both pro and con. Finally Dr. Rodin informed the two women that he would be leaving since their problem had been resolved.

"What do you mean? What have we resolved? You haven't told us what we are to do,” both asked of him.

Yes, the problem has been resoluted," the doctor replied. "If you could have listened to what has been said as disinterested observers, you would realize it. Let me summarize. First, it is something that Harry wants more than anything else. Secondly, Liz, you are willing to go along with it and that your feelings will not change towards him. There is no problem from an economic or social point of view, is there? We are not talking about the impossible task of making a woman of Harry, but rather of making it possible for him to live as a woman. As far as I am concerned, I feel that for the best interests of all involved, you should proceed on the assumption that you will make this change permanent" he concluded.

There was no argument from either Liz or Harriet-and none had been anticipated. Now that it was settled, Liz asked the doctor, "Last night Harry mentioned that he was considering using hormones to obtain a more feminine appearence. What are your thoughts on this?”

"If done under a doctors supervision, I would have no objection. By proper dosage, we can possibly achieve a natural bustline, a softer voice, and curves in the right places for Harriet, and still not disrupt the sexual drive too much, but it will certainly be less than it is now. If this is what you both want, think about it and make an appointment at my office so we can begin this treatment.

Dr. Rodin then left and the two relieved girls began to plan for the permancy of the change. It was decided to begin hormone treatments at once and to speed up the process of beard removal. They would move to the suburbs and buy a home for more privacy and they would “become sisters" as far as others were concerned.

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