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nightgown with the matching peignor of which he was so proud. This last was greeted with an appreciative whistle from the watching Steve, who so far had not missed a trick. Continuing with his now usual routine, Alan proceeded to cream his face to remove all traces of makeup, finally putting his hair up in rollers to preserve the waves of his permanent. As Alan at last got into bed, Steve remarked "For a moment there you were my old boy cousin, but you have so naturally resumed your role as a girl, that I find myself thinking of you in that manner. Actually I get a bit of a thrill at the thought that such a beautiful girl is sharing my bedroom," as Alan looked somewhat startled, he hastened to add with a laugh, "You need not worry, you will be perfectly safe," and on this light note, both boys settled down to sleep.

The following days passed quickly and pleasantly. The school dance was quite a success with Alan, or rather Jenny, being very popular with Steve's schoolmates and much sought after for each dance. This was the very first opportunity that Alan had to wear his only formal. A full length gown of emerald green taffeta with a matching underskirt also of taffeta that gave an enticing rustle as he walked and danced. The gown had a low cut neck and was sleeveless so that Alan wore elbow length white kid gloves. His high heel pumps were of emerald green satin to match his gown. He wore his mother's pearl necklace and pearl earrings. All in all he made a very stylish and striking appearance, so much so that Steve was very poud of his "girl" cousin, as he now so unconsciously regarded Alan.

Soon it was time to leave, and the time was approached with regret by all. On the last night, Alan's Uncle Ralph asked him to join him in his study for a talk. Alan followed him into the cozy book-lined room with some misgivings. Everything had gone so pleasantly after those first few hours that he did not want anything at this point to spoil what would be such enjoyable memories. He realized however, that there were certain aspects of his masquerade that were disturbing to his uncle, and he was prepared to hear him out in respect for his con- siderable knowledge on such matters.

"Alan," his uncle began, "As I believe Steve has already told you, I was very disturbed when I received word from your mother that she was permitting and possibly encouraging you to dress as a girl, and that it was your plan to visit us not only fully dressed but actually mas- querading as a girl full time. My first inclination was to refuse to have

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