RANSVESTIA

man of my dreams, this was the Martin that I had been calling for. Oh my Darling, I have found you! I was content then to relax and know that my life was complete.

When we finished, the audience stood and applauded and cheered. However, my handsome partner led me off the floor, not to our table, but to another larger table where a party was being held. As I sat down, I looked at the smiling hosts and saw, to my surprise, that it was our parents. They beamed and mother leaned over and squeezing my hand, said: “My darlings, you were absolutely sensational. I haven't seen anything like it since Fred and Adele Astair danced at the Palladium in London."

They all enthused over us and their warmth and acceptance was a thrilling feeling. Then I heard Dad speak up over the hub-bub: “Bar- bara, you youngsters were fantastic. I am overwhelmed at this display of talent that we have in these two families, how in the world did you do it."

"Oh, Daddy," I bubbled, "You must give Martin all the credit for everything. He planned it and kept it a secret from me until . . .”

I suddenly realized that everyone was laughing at me and I turned to my partner and looked dismayed and crestfallen.

"My Darling," and I felt strong arms surround me, "You are my Barbara. My beautiful, enchanting, wonderful Barbara."

I looked back at our parents with a rueful look, and found them smiling understandingly. Mrs. Jamison got up and came around the table to put her arms around me: "You silly girl, you are our beautiful daughter, and I'm so proud to be your mother."

"Children," said my real mother, “all four of we parents have known for a long time that our children were two unhappy changlings. We bless the day that you two were brought together. In every way, we have encouraged you both to find your true selves. Tonight I watched my new and handsome son execute a most thrilling dance with Margaret's adorable daughter." And turning to Martin she continued, “Your father and I plan to take you shopping for a complete new wardrobe tomorrow after you have a good nights sleep. Tonight I intend to tuck my wonderful son in to bed to be sure that he will be there in the morning."