JANE: (A few minutes later) What about David? MOTHER: Oh, it'll be a shock to him, at first. But he's never had any real interest in his son. Perhaps he will take some interest in his daugh- ter. He's always had a preference for pretty women, anyway.

And so it is. I stayed on with Aunt Jane for another week while mother prepared my father

for the surprsie of his life. Then I went home, wearing my prettiest dress, makeup, a fresh coiffure and a manicure. At first, father was shy and stand-offish, but later he mellowed and was very sweet. Miss Spriggs was delighted, saying, truthfully or tactfully, that she had always recognized the girl in me. As for me, .well, I'm now a children's governess.

I can't marry and don't care for men friends but I can ENJOY BEING A GIRL!!

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