RANSVESTIA

The Lounge that Jack spoke of was called the Bamboo. He politely opened the door for me and then guided me to a dimly lit corner cock- tail table. The waitress was at the table before I had a chance to put my purse and scarf on the empty chair. Jack ordered a couple of martinis and then settled back in his chair. At first we indulged in only a little small talk and then after the waitress brought the drinks Jack guided the conversation over to the beauty shop. He started off by compliment- ing me on how well I performed the first day and that if I continued in this manner I would be a valuable asset to the business.

He then changed the topic of the conversation towards the financial angle of the business. I had already noted that the business took in a good deal of money. In fact I had received over $300.00 that day myself. Jack was very careful to make sure that I understood that he and he alone would take care of each days deposit and the final and correct entries into the bookkeeping journals. It would be my responsibility to only cash out the register at the end of each day and then give the re- ceipts to Jack. I thought this to be a bit foolish since I was a fully quali- fied bookkeeper and could handle the books. Jack disagreed on the basis that not only was I new in the business but I was the sister of Denise whom Jack said he wasn't afraid to admit he did not trust. That remark made me start and Jack smiled and then changed the subject. At the same time he noticed that my glass was empty and ordered two more drinks. I wasn't sure I should take another and started to decline but Jack reached out and took my hand in his and asked me to accept it as he appreciated my company. I smiled a yes while thinking that my pre- vious thought on having trouble with the romantic side of this man would be correct. Not only did I accept that drink but also two more after that and it was a rather giggly young lady who finally escaped from the Bamboo on the pretense of a bad headache over being tired from the first day at work. Jack's parting remark was that he would like to do it again.

Arriving home Denise was in good spirits as the Doctor had told her that she would recover from her leg injury completely and would suffer no crippling effects. She was upset over the idea that I had not bothered to call and tell her where I was at and what time I would be home. Dur- ing supper I mentioned that Jack was very firm about the handling of the money. Denise smiled and said that was a switch because he always pushed the books off on Marie every chance he had before. I admitted to Denise that I expected trouble from Jack and his making passes at me but Denise read right through my thoughts and told me to come right out and admit that I was pleased and flattered that he had asked me to

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