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dressed in their feminine best. Neighboring houses on both sides overlooked their gardens, and it was inevitable that they were observed, but as these neighbors were all rather elderly, they either felt that it was none of their business or possibly a new fad of the young people who they readily professed not to understand. In any event, nothing was said. In the meantime, Mrs. Wright was gradually acquiring clothes bought purposely for Alan so that he was no longer obliged except on special occasions to raid her wardrobe. One Satur- day morning, although dressed in his regular school clothes, he accompanied his mother on one such shopping tour where together they looked at and purchased bras, girdles, and panties, as well as several outfits to be worn on the trip. If any of the clerks were curious as to why a 15-year-old boy was so interested in such articles, they showed no sign. On the other hand, this may not have been the first time they had experienced such interest by a young man in such intimate items of feminine wear. Mrs. Wright was pleased to note that Alan showed no nervousness or embarrassment during these sessions and discussed each item of apparel with his mother at complete ease.

During the last week of school, Mrs. Wright received a reply to a letter written previously to her sister, Jennifer. Aunt Jennifer, with her family, lived in a suburb of Detroit. When writing, she had thanked her sister for the birthday gift of pantyhose, but could not help telling her at the same time and in some detail, all that had developed as a result of this gift. This included mention of the ultimate adoption by Alan of the name Jennifer for his new role as a girl. She also told of her intention of their taking a motor trip to the West after school ended when they hoped to visit with them for a week or so. This of course depended on whether or not they would be embarrassed having two boys dressed as girls staying with them, and also how this would set with her husband, Alan's Uncle Ralph and his cousin, Steven.

Aunt Jennifer in her reply assured her sister that she was delighted not only with the idea of their visit but also intrigued to see her nephew, and also his friend, dressed as they planned. She was flattered that Alan had chosen to be called by her name, for after all, wasn't he her favorite nephew, and now looked forward to welcoming him as her "niece," Jenny. As far as Uncle Ralph was concerned, as a professor of psychology at the University, there was nothing about people that could surprise or disturb him, and he added his welcome. Regarding his cousin, Steve, they could be assured he would be his

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