"In time itwill be much better if your existing friends come to accept you as atranny, rather than you having to make new friends out of people withwh...m you only common link is that you both cross-dress" she said. Thissummed up pretty accurately how I was feeling.Over the next couple of months I made the journey to Newcastle aboutthree times. On each occasion I had a pleasant time but did not find anygenuinely kindred spirit with whom I felt I could become close. And then,quite suddenly, the. After the first dance Chris brought me a drink and we chatted aboutschool and sport. I found myself listening intently to every word Chrissaid. He was excited to hear I had become a cheerleader. "It soundslike we will be seeing a lot of each other, Kate, I look forward toseeing more of you at our matches," Chris said. "I'll bet you are thebest cheerleader in the squad!"Was there a double entendre in what Chris was saying? He could havemeant simply that we would be seeing each other more. I have the most momentous news to tell you, but first, I must tell you of the strangest experience of my life.I met a man, Sister. Not any man, but a Man, one who takes one's breath away at first sight. I came across him drawing water from my well, as I was about to do the same. Since word came back that Tom had died, there is little for me to do but the chores around the farm, and the chores were getting old, let me tell you!The Man ... tall and easy on the eyes, with great size and muscle, he. She must mean the flight time, he thought."Not too far," Brent said. "A couple of hours flight." Then we are both strangers here," Lamellisabella said.That surprised Brent. "You're not from the island?"Lamellisabella shook her head."Oh, I just assumed," he said. "Where are you from?"Lamellisabella beckoned with her hand out beyond the bay. Brent saw only sea, as flat and as placid as a piece of glass.The continent must be that way, or maybe another island, he thought."You're very pale,".