Steve, February 1961Murray and I were back in Poughkeepsie two weeks after our last meeting. Paul had asked the IBM business people to sit in on the m...eting, and they spent a great deal of time discussing contract terms with Murray. Finally, just before lunch, I got Murray off to the side and asked him if we could break into parallel sessions, so that we could get some technical work done. As we were about to break for lunch, Paul told us that while the group is large enough to lay out. It was an enjoyablemovie, with Melanie making some comments along the way. Just as themovie was finishing she looked at me and, unexpectedly, said, "You know,Bob, I think that you would make a very pretty girl. I know there is aHalloween party coming up soon and I was wondering if you might want togo as my date. My female date.We both had a good little laugh about it but then she turned serious andasked what I thought about it, and did I ever wonder what it felt liketo dress as a woman. Since I. "She helped me pull the slacks over my bandages, then the shirt andarranged the colostomy. Then given the choice I was back with thePhysionazis walking on the bars, I wanted to get off the crutches asquickly as possible.I had a session with a Beautician and again given the choice. Irequested minimal attention again until necessity forced a decision. Soshe cleaned up my nails, did what was necessary with body hair, preparedmy hair, and shaped the eye brows.Back in my room, in my room, I went on. "He was getting me angry, but he was not going to get me to startanything."No, thank you. Could you, please, let me eat in peace?" And if I don't?"As he said that I saw the policeman came walking in our direction."I suggest you look behind you," I said as I pointed to the cop."Come on, Cliff, leave the lady alone," the officer told him as hestood between Cliff and me."He ain't no lady," Cliff told the cop. "Can't you arrest him forsomething?" I could arrest you for disturbing the peace and.