RANSVESTIA

tled it down over my body. Uba gave me a pair of pink panties, and there I was, feeling wonderful, but still with my man's haircut, signs of my beard, and my heavy build. Sadly, I took them off, but even if I could not take them home with me, I could lay them away and begin my preparations.

Uba showed me some of her stock, which included a beautiful black velvet evening gown which she had made and lined with shim- mering nylon. It was lovely, and I pressed the soft texture next to my cheek. She makes many things and can sew blouses or skirts to order. As part of her services, she can sew a lovely satin maid's dress, com- plete with a cap trimmed with lace, a cute little apron and full petti- coats to fluff out the skirts. I tried one on which was close to my size and the satin felt good enough to eat.

She can also custom make to individual measurements a little girl's dress, with pink satin slips and bows, and she can make baby clothing to order. She has a catalog which shows many of the things that she sells, and it is on sale for $3.

After all this time, my head felt awhirl, but I remembered one final item. "Can you show me your panties with the fly-front opening?" I asked. Uba handed me a pair, beautifully trimmed with lace and ruf- fles. For the first time I saw and touched pretty panties made for men. Unfortunately, she didn't have any in my size, but I ordered a pair of satin bloomers with a camisole top to match. That will be the start of my feminine wardrobe.

Slowly my plans are developing. I will advance in my career and accept a position which will take me away from home and into San Francisco. I w..ent a small apartment, for my own use, as my wife has her own bas ness and cannot move. Once I am settled, free from observation and interruption, I will be able to develop my own feminine wardrobe.

My bed will have nylon tricot sheets which can be purchased from Montgomery Ward's catalog as well as other shops; I will sleep and

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