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picking up Richard and his mother and proceeding on to a nearby motel for the night. To their pleased surprise, for they had anticipated most any kind of a reception, and most probably a cool one, they were greeted by Richard, to their relief still dressed as Betty, with his arm around the waist of a smiling Aunt Mae, followed by a happy looking Alma. Aunt Mae welcomed them most warmly, called Alan "Jenny" and insisting that they give up the idea of going on further that night, but rather staying with her until morning. Under the pleasant atmosphere which prevailed, it was evident that an under- standing had been reached on the part of all three, and this was confirmed later. The first few days had indeed been uncomfrotable, but Richard has maintained his most pleasant and lady-like attitude towards his aunt, and with his mother's assistance in explaining why Richard was dressed as Betty, his aunt gradually gave way and accepted Betty without further question. They finally became as three women together establishing a closer relationship than had ever existed before. Now Aunt Mae was very much in love with her "niece," a feeling she had never had for Richard, and was alreadly planning on visiting them later in the summer when she would see more of her favorite Betty.

The evening passed pleasantly in animated conversation, and although Alan did not mention to Richard his discussions with his Uncle Ralph, planning on saving this for the hours they would be together in the car on their drive homeward, he did tell in detail the fun he and Steve had had together when he so successfully passed as his girl cousin. He also told of having to share a room with Steve, and how this seemingly unfortunate experience had turned out so favorably. Richard, together with his aunt and mother were some- what aghast over his uncle having put him in such a position and complimented Alan on his having handled the situation so well.

The next morning fond farewells again were said and they started off on their return trip. It was at this time Alan reviewed with his friend all that his Uncle Ralph had talked over with him while in the front seat the two mothers were having a largely similar discussion. Richard was very upset with this turn in their affairs, for he too had looked forward with Alan to a summer of living openly as girls, and became very depressed when he realized that now this would not be possible except under very restricted conditions. Alan having had longer in which to get used to the idea, was finally able to reassure Richard that all was not lost. After all they had each other, which was

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