This is the village of Two Rivers. They've always been friendly to us." Good. Now, I don't know how well trained you are or how much schooling you've ...ot. You know that we're about a dozen miles from your homestead. All the pigs are dead and butchered. I suggest that you stay here with friendly folk to finish up your education not only in the three R's but to hone your talents as well. You've got a deep well of ability, we proved that when we changed the oak tree." She calmly looked up at me. I was only half-kidding when I told Ron aboutmy inner schoolgirl. More and more these days, I seemed to be makingup for lost time, seeking out experiences that I'd missed growing up asa boy.I was lucky that I was slim and short enough to pass easily for afemale, and I was always careful to dress to blend in with the womenwhere I happened to be. In LA, I used to spend my occasional free daysin summery skirts, sundresses and sandals, but when I was on the roadin a big city like Chicago, I loved. The waitresses were enthralled with him, even Ruth spent more time at the cafe than she had since her marriage to Peter. Harry knew the regular customers by name and always found time to exchange pleasantries. ‘I’ll be late tomorrow night, mom.’ Joshua announced one Thursday night. ‘Harry is going to help me with a speech I’ve got to do.’ Nancy was dumbfounded. ‘You’ve never needed help before. I could help, what’s the speech about?’ ‘I know, mom. But Harry knows about this stuff. He used to be. . Imperfections inthe wearer's figure." Okay..." I say, growing ever confused by the sales assistant's unusualdemeanour. "Can I try this on?" Of course," Amanda says in a clipped voice as I take the dress andCharlotte excitedly follows me into the plush changing room."Maid of honour duties coming up!" Charlotte squeaks as she helps me outof my skirt, shoes and top before holding out the dress for me to stepinto."Thanks," I giggle, straightening the front of the dress over my breastsas Charlotte.