RANSVESTIA

maid admitted Jenny and Me with the comment that, "Madame was receiving in the day parlor." We were shown in and I was again surprised this time my our hostess.

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She also was in a late 1880's dress - copper colored, floor length in satin, with a scoop neck and "mutton" sleeves. It was gathered at the waist and it was evident that she was wearing a proper bustle underneath. Her brown hair was piled high on her head in large curls with a small tendril down the left side. Seated in the bay window, she presented a very lovely and gracious image.

Jenny and I seated outselves at the low table with the other three guests and said our hellos. Jenny introduced me to the one girl that I did not know, and we both got into the conversation. It was ever so interesting, and very feminine talk where we bought our dresses, what type of foundations we favored, the shops that would accommodate us, and what sort of selection they had, etc.

While we were talking, the "maid" came in with a large tray with the tea things on it. In front of each of us was placed a small plate, cup and saucer and a napkin. Two larger plates with sand- wiches were put on the table, and a beautiful Georgian tea service was placed in front of our hostess. She then poured our tea and invited us to the sandwiches. The big question in my mind then was whether the gloves should be taken off. A quick check around showed me that the other girls had taken theirs off, so that ques- tion was answered. I took a bit of teasing from the other guests since they were taking their tea British style, with milk, and I was doing mine American fashion black with sugar. The sand- wiches were interesting all the crusts had been cut off and they were cut in a triangular shape. There were three kinds — ham, cu- cumber and watercress.

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The maid had changed into a nice dress and joined us at the table. The whole feeling was fantastic gracious surroundings,

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