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"All The World's A Stage" By Julie O Edited By Itinerant Chapter 1 "Well, how bad is it?" growled Rose Bellamy as she looked up from her desk. Even though she was used to her boss's bad temper, Lori White braced herself as she entered Rose's office. "I just got a call from the hospital," stated Lori, an attractive, short, thin woman with red hair. "And?" interrupted Rose. "It's a ruptured appendix," replied Lori. Rose removed her glasses and gritted her teeth. "So, Miss Barnes won't be able to fulfill her duties then," stated Rose. "Janet almost died," interjected Lori. Rose glared at her. "Will she live?" asked Rose Lori nodded. "Then we must focus on the other problems," snapped Rose. "The fashion show starts in less than 3 hours; where will I find a model? Janet was the perfect size for the costumes, and it's not like I can have the outfits altered to fit someone else." Lori knew from experience not to say anything and to let her boss vent. Rose Bellamy was a very wealthy and powerful woman. At fifty-one, she had been married twice, divorced once and widowed once. In both cases she had increased her personal wealth and power. She was an excellent businesswoman and had turned her first husband's failing business into a multinational corporation. Rose was respected and feared; both of these things made her happy. She no longer participated in the day-to-day running of the corporation. Instead, she focused on the town's historical society. When she got involved ten years earlier, it was little more than a social club. However, under her leadership -- or dictatorship depending who you talked to -- she had revitalized it. The 19th Century mansion that housed the collection had undergone a total historically accurate restoration and now contained an excellent research library. The organization also no longer depended upon bake sales to raise funds. Rose had acquired a donation of women?s outfits ranging from the Civil War era to the just before World War I. The collection was considered one of the finest in the country. The historical society?s original plan was to place them on display. Rose had another idea: she proposed that they hold a fashion show and use it as a fund raiser for the society. It now sold out tickets months in advance and was considered the social event of the year for the upper-class residents of the town. In fact, it was so successful, the event ran every weekend for the month of July. Each day two of the outfits would be shown off to the guests. This was also the year that Rose had agreed, for a price, to export the fashion show to other towns. While the money it would raise was important, it was the prestige that Rose was seeking. The outfits were all the same size. The collection had once been owned by an actress, and she had bought them to be used in her movies. The main problem was that the outfits were very petite, and it was difficult to find models that could fit into them. Every year, there was a frantic search to find someone who could fit into the outfits and was willing to put up with Rose?s domineering personality. Most models could barely last a weekend of shows; none would consider doing it a second time. Rose knew she was difficult to work with, but she also knew that the success of the shows was due to her leadership. She had great hope for Janet, as the young woman was very ambitious and needed the money badly. ?It would have to happen this year,? grumbled Rose as she began to pace back and forth. She knew that her enemies would take pleasure in her failure, and this infuriated her. Lori kept her mouth shut, knowing it was not smart to interrupt her boss. Suddenly Rose slapped her hand on her desk and broke out in a big smile. ?I?ve got it!? she exclaimed. Lori readied herself for what came next. ?Call Theresa Burns, and have her come here immediately,? said Rose. Chapter 2 Theresa Burns wondered what the Wicked Witch of the West wanted with her, as she stood outside Rose?s office. She was a local high school social studies teacher and had been a member of the historical society for twenty years. Theresa acknowledged that Rose was responsible for the society?s growth and success, but this didn?t stop her from disliking the woman. It wasn?t just the fact that Rose was a dominating bitch -- Theresa could work with that -- but rather the fact that Rose could care less about history. Theresa knew that the only reason that Rose worked with the club was to boost her sizable ego. She acknowledged that Rose had done an excellent job in getting the building renovated. Some members didn?t like the fact that Rose had insisted that the building be upgraded to include central air conditioning and heat, as it wasn?t historically accurate. But now they no longer had to shut down in the winter and summer. The climate control also allowed them to increase the size of their collection. Theresa knocked on the door. ?Come in,? stated Rose. Theresa entered the office to see Rose sitting behind her desk. There was a sly smile on Rose?s face. ?Did you hear about poor Janet?? asked Rose. ?I hope she has a full recovery.? Theresa nodded and was slightly shocked by Rose?s concern as it was out of character. ?Please, sit down,? continued Rose. Theresa sat down in the antique chair that was positioned in front of Rose?s desk. ?I assume that we?re going to have to cancel the fashion show,? stated Theresa. ?It?s a shame, considering all the work that we?ve put into it.? ?Nonsense,? replied Rose. Theresa cocked her head. ?You found another model? I?m shocked to hear that, knowing how difficult it was to find Janet.? They had spent over two months searching for a model, before they found Janet. Rose stood up and walked around her desk and stood in front of Theresa. ?You understand how important this show is, correct?? asked Rose. ?I mean, unlike many of the other club officers, you actually care about the history.? Theresa nodded, ignoring the backhanded compliment. ?And so, you agree that the show, as they say, must go on, right?? continued Rose. ?Yes of course, assuming we can find a model,? replied Theresa. ?Finding someone at this short notice, who can fit into the costumes, is very difficult but not impossible,? continued Rose. ?Who do you have in mind?? asked Theresa. ?Your nephew,? replied Rose. Theresa, shocked, stared back without saying a word. ?He?s the right size and, let?s face it, with the right help, would make a very attractive young woman,? continued Rose. Theresa had just recently gained custody of her seventeen-year-old nephew, Jon. His parents had been killed in a car crash the previous winter. He had just finished out his junior year before moving in with her. ?You can?t be serious,? stated Theresa. ?He?s perfect,? said Rose. ?I have an eye for sizes and he?s the perfect fit.? Without thinking, Theresa nodded. Jon was 5'7? and very thin, almost the same size as Janet. He had shoulder-length blonde hair, and she agreed that he inherited his mother?s looks. ?I suppose we could ask him, maybe he?ll step in for this weekend,? said Theresa. ?He was in the drama club in his old high school.? Rose shook her head. ?No, I want him -- rather, HER -- for the whole summer,? stated Rose. ?Did you say her?? Rose nodded. ?Yes, we?re going to put the collection on display for the entire summer. I have dates scheduled for almost the whole month of August. Jon, or rather Jean, will be better off dressed as a girl all the time as we travel around. I can tell that she?ll be perfect, so there?s no need to search for another model,? explained Rose. ?I can?t order Jon to do this,? replied Theresa. ?Yes you can -- and you will,? replied Rose with an evil grin on her face. She then reached around and retrieved a folder that was on her desk. ?Please read what?s in here,? she stated as she handed the folder to Theresa. Theresa read the contents of the folder and gasped. ?Before you reply, the superintendent owes me several favors, and I?m willing to claim them to make this happen. If you want to keep your job, you will do as I say,? stated Rose. Theresa glared at Rose. ?Before you say a word, be aware that I know some would call this blackmail, but I don?t care. I did worse when I was active in running my company,? stated Rose. ?Oh, and I also happen to know that you?re barely holding onto your house. If you lose your job, I will make sure that the foreclosure is carried out very swiftly.? Theresa fought back her rage, as she glared at Rose. ?On the other hand, if your nephew/niece does as I ask, you will keep your job, your house, and I will even ensure that there?s a full scholarship awarded,? continued Rose. ?I despise failure. And while some may see the cancellation of the shows as unavoidable, I know others will use it against me.? ?And what will they say, when you force a young man to dress up as a girl all summer?? asked Theresa. ?Jon only arrived in town this week; I doubt anyone else, besides me, has even taken notice. There?s little that I don?t know about what's going on around here. Besides, he?s not very masculine. I wouldn?t be surprised if some think he is a girl,? said Rose smugly. ?And I can see in your eyes that you hate me; good. But you also know that I will keep my word.? Theresa bit her lip, as she debated what to do. ?Now, we only have a few hours to transform Jon into Jean, so I recommend that we get started,? said Rose. ?Oh, I have taken the liberty of sending Lori over to your house to pick him up.? Chapter 3 Theresa sat across from Jon and explained Rose?s plan. ?Now, I?m not going to force you to do this,? said Theresa. ?Pardon my language, but Ms. Bellamy can go fuck herself.? Jon laughed slightly. ?Seriously, we can get by. I can always get another job,? continued Theresa. Jon shook his head. ?And what about your house? Aunt Theresa, I?ll do it. Not for Ms. Bellamy, but for you. I don?t like the idea of you losing your job and house,? he replied. ?I also like acting, although this is a bit extreme.? ?Please think about this,? she said. ?I have. She?s right about one thing: no one knows me here, and it will all be over by the time school starts. And if someone finds out, so what? I have enough credits from my old school that I can graduate early and leave here. I just want to help you; you?ve been so nice to me since the accident. I mean you let me stay with my friends so I could finish my junior year back there.? Theresa leaned close and hugged Jon. Chapter 4 ?Okay, Jon, we?ve got a lot to do in a short period of time. We?re going to focus on getting you ready for today?s event. When it?s over, we?ll work on your everyday look,? said Lori. ?Don?t worry; I know what I?m doing. I used to work in a salon, before I shifted careers and became Ms. Bellamy?s assistant.? ?Less talk Lori and more work,? stated Rose, who was sitting on the couch on the other side of the room. ?Yes Ma?am,? she replied. Lori turned and examined Jon. ?We?ll get you into your undergarments first, and then I?ll do your makeup and wig. Then I?ll help you into your dress,? explained Lori. ?We?ll dress you in 2 costumes each day.? ?So what will I be wearing today?? asked Jon. ?Both are from the 1860?s. One is a ball gown, and the other is less formal. We?ll try to do themes each day as it will make the makeovers easier and faster,? said Lori. ?How long will I be out there?? asked Jon. ?Around forty-five minutes. Ms. Bellamy will describe the outfit and its history. Just follow her directions; you?ll get the hang of it pretty quickly.? ?And what about the rest of the time?? asked Jon. ?For July, you?ll work with me,? said Lori. ?In August, we?ll be doing shows every few days and traveling.? ?And why do I have to pretend to be a girl all the time?? asked Jon. ?It will help you stay in character,? said Rose. ?Also some of the places we?re going are rather conservative and wouldn?t like the idea of boy dressed as a girl.? Jon found this answer less than truthful but didn?t say a thing. ?Okay, Jon, why don?t you strip down, and we?ll get started,? said Lori. Chapter 5 ?How?re you doing?? asked Lori. ?It?s a little hard to breathe; does it have to be so tight?? asked Jon as he ran his hands over the corset that was wrapped around his waist. ?You?ll get used to it,? interjected Rose. ?She?s right; just take it easy and you?ll get used to it,? added Lori. Jon nodded as he looked at himself in the mirror. He was also wearing a boned, flounced hoop skirt, long cotton bloomers, a camisole, and period shoes. Silicon breast pads had been attached to his chest giving him a very feminine appearance. ?The undergarments and shoes are reproductions, but the outerwear is all authentic period clothes,? stated Lori. ?That?s why we needed someone the right size.? Jon nodded. ?Your first outfit today will be a two-piece calico, and then we?ll move you up to something fancier -- a pink silk ensemble, perfect for a ball,? continued Lori as she pointed to the dressing dummies that held the outfits. ?I can?t wait,? replied Jon with a smile. ?I have to go see that everything is ready,? stated Rose as she looked at her watch. ?Remember, Jean, from now until the end of the summer, you are a girl. You know the consequences, if you let me down.? Jon stared back at the older woman. ?Do you understand, my dear?? asked Rose. ?Yes, I do, Ms. Bellamy,? replied Jean in a softer feminine tone. ?Not bad; your aunt said you liked acting. I think we can pull this off,? said Rose. Chapter 6 ?I?m sorry about this Jean,? replied Lori. ?You don?t mind me calling you that do you?? ?It?s okay; I might as well get used to it,? replied Jean matter of factly. ?You?re being a great sport,? continued Lori as she applied Jean?s makeup. ?I can?t let her hurt my aunt,? replied Jean. ?I couldn?t do anything to help my parents, but I can prevent Aunt Theresa from losing her job and home.? Lori nodded. She admired what the teenager was doing. ?How long have you worked for Ms. Bellamy?? asked Jean. ?Sometimes it feels like forever,? said Lori. ?Oops, I shouldn?t have said that.? ?I won?t tell her,? said Jean. Lori smiled back. ?I started working for her five years ago. Yes, she?s not the easiest person to work for, but I have learned much from her. And believe it or not, she?s a generous person. But also she can be very vindictive; don?t underestimate her.? Lori stepped back, admired her work and nodded. Thanks to the makeup and wig, Jean passed quite nicely as a woman. ?I don?t think anyone will suspect your real gender,? said Lori. ?What about when I?m not dressed up like Scarlett O?Hara?? asked Jean. ?Don?t worry about that, you?ll look great,? replied Lori. She then reached over and touched one of Jean?s earlobes. ?How long have you had pierced ears?? asked Lori. ?Two years. I was playing a part in a play and the clip-on earrings hurt too much,? replied Jean. ?What was the part?? asked Lori as she looked for a pair of earrings that would match the outfit. ?Juliet,? she replied. ?Our town used to do Shakespeare every summer and one of the performances was done with an all male cast.? ?And you chose to do this?? asked Lori. Jean nodded. ?It was a great part, and it was better than only having 2 or 3 lines in one of the other performances,? replied Jean. ?Did you get kidded about it?? asked Lori. ?At first I did, but the jokes stopped as soon as they saw my performance,? replied Jean. ?Do you want to go into acting as a career?? asked Lori. Jean nodded. ?My parents told me it was risky, but they always supported me,? she said. ?That?s cool,? replied Lori. ?Theresa told me what happened, I?m very sorry.? ?Thanks.? ?I?m also sorry about all this,? continued Lori. ?I don?t mind the dressing up; I would have done it, if I had been asked. I?m just pissed that Ms. Bellamy didn?t think to ask me,? said Jean. Lori nodded. ?Where did you learn all this?? asked Jean. ?Like you I have a love of the theater, but not acting. I wanted to become a makeup artist, but real life reared its ugly head, and I needed a real job,? she explained. ?So I became Ms. Bellamy?s PA. ?Okay, let?s get you dressed and out to your adoring public,? said Lori. Jean couldn?t help but giggling. Chapter 7 Theresa couldn?t believe her eyes, when she walked in to see Lori?s work. ?Wow, you look fantastic,? she exclaimed. ?Thank you,? replied Jean in her feminine voice. Jean?s outfit consisted of a fitted bodice and a full skirt. The material was flocked blue check and she had a matching parasol. The bodice had a V-shaped center front and cut short in the back. There was a lace ruffle trim at the neckline. The oversleeve had a ruffle flounce and an undersleeve in white cotton with a lace trimmed buttoned cuff. On her hands she wore white lace gloves. The skirt was very full with a flounce of calico trim at the hemline The wig was brunette and styled in a period updo, with the hair braided. ?Am I acceptable, Aunt Theresa?? asked Jean. ?You look perfect,? replied Theresa. ?Well, if I?m going to do this, I might as well it do it right,? replied Jean. ?Here?s the last touch,? said Lori as she added a touch of perfume on Jean?s wrists. ?I?d be stunned if anyone suspects that Jean was once Jon.? What she didn?t say was that she was shocked by how quickly the teen had adjusted to her new feminine persona. ?Well, time to head out,? said Theresa. ?We have a full house today.? ?That will make Ms. Bellamy happy, as a full house means big contributions,? added Lori. ?Do you need any help, Jean?? asked Theresa. Jean shook her head. ?This outfit sort of forces you to walk slowly and in a feminine manner,? she replied. ?Just show me the way.? Chapter 8 As soon as she walked out in front of the guests, Rose knew that she had been right to force the teen into becoming her latest model. Jean was perfect and passed completely as a young woman. Rose smiled and thought if Jean was this good now, how feminine would she be by the end of the summer. For years she had wanted to use a male as her model, but she could never come up with the right situation. The idea of feminizing a young male was so arousing, and to see Jon, now Jean, in front of her was incredible. She did her best to hide her emotions, but she could feel her nipples harden as she watched Jean parade around in front of the guests. She couldn?t wait to see what Jean would look like after the show. ?Patience,? she whispered to herself to help contain her excitement. The crowd had no idea that the young woman modeling the outfit was actually a young man. They were enjoying the show too much to even suspect the truth. For Jean, it was like some strange dream. Part of her was still angry at Ms. Bellamy for resorting to extortion, while another part of her was enjoying herself. It was so confusing sometimes, she thought. Why was she attracted to female clothing? She had been able to hide these feelings most of the time. Her acting gave her an outlet. But now she would get the chance to dress all the time for the rest of the summer. She knew that she would have to be careful so that no one suspected the truth. Chapter 9 ?Are you ready?? asked Lori as she examined Jean?s appearance. Jean nodded. She was now dressed in a lightly colored, pink silk gown with pagoda sleeves. Under the skirt was a large hoop skirt to complete the look. Her makeup had been changed slightly to match the outfit. The wig had been changed to one with more curls. The color was also different as she was now a blonde. She wore matching gloves and held a fan in her hands. ?You look beautiful, if I don?t say so myself,? remarked Lori. Jean felt her face grow warm and she realized she was blushing. ?Sorry, did I embarrass you? I have to admit that I forgot that you?re not really a girl,? said Lori. ?It?s okay,? replied Jean. ?I?m sort of lost in the moment myself.? Lori cocked her head as she stared back at the teen. Jean caught herself and smiled back. ?I often get lost in my roles,? she replied. Lori nodded, but suspected that something else was going on. However she didn?t press it, as she figured she?d give Jean a chance to explain it later. ?Okay, let?s head back out,? said Lori. ?When you?re done, we still have one more transformation to make.? Chapter 10 Rose was even more pleased with seeing Jean in the second outfit. It looked as if it had been tailored for the teen. She overhead some women in the crowd wondering where the society got two lovely young women for the show and smiled at the fact that they didn?t realize that it was the same model. The show turned out to be quit profitable. Rose estimated that if all the shows were as good, then the society would have all its operating expenses for the year. She also took pleasure in the fact that the other club officers were so generous in their praise of the show. She watched as Lori led Jean to the back room and wished that she could watch the teen being transformed. However, she had to play the gracious host and greet the contributors. She couldn?t wait to see what Lori did with teen. Chapter 11 ?It feels so good to be out of that corset,? remarked Jean. ?Yes, but you need to get used to it. Ms. Bellamy has suggested that you wear it several hours a day,? said Lori. ?Since you?ll be working here with me, you can wear it then. Once you leave here, you can dress as a normal teenage girl.? Jean laughed slightly. ?Sorry, but that sounds so funny,? said Jean. ?I know,? replied Lori. ?Okay, first things first, we need to remove what little body hair you have. I have a cream that will do the trick. It?s a bit harsh, but at least you won?t have to deal with shaving. Now how often do you shave your face?? ?I don?t,? replied Jean. ?I guess I?m a late bloomer.? Lori looked closely and examined Jean. ?Well, for what we need to do, this will be great,? said Lori. ?Okay, you?ll need to strip down and stand in the tub. Follow the directions on the bottle. I?ll be outside, call me if you have any questions.? A short time later, Lori was cutting and styling Jean?s hair. She decided to give the teen a short layered look. It would make it easier when dealing with the many wigs she would have to wear. She also waxed Jean?s brows down so they were thin and highly arched. ?So, will I look like a girl?? asked Jean. ?You?ll do fine, just like you did today,? said Lori as she worked. ?I have a couple of outfits for you. We?ll go out Monday and get a full wardrobe.? Jean nodded. ?Now, I?m going to keep your nails short. They?ll be shaped to look feminine. You?ll be wearing gloves most of the time with the modeling and longer nails would be a pain,? continued Lori. ?Okay, I trust you,? said Jean. By the time Rose walked in, Jean was fully dressed in a pink short sleeve top, a tan skirt and sandals. Lori had also provided her with earrings, a watch, rings and a necklace. ?I?m impressed! Lori did an excellent job,? noted Rose. ?Thank you,? replied Jean. ?Where?s my aunt?? ?She?s out with the remaining guests,? replied Rose as she inspected the teen. ?Yes, you look quite lovely, very feminine.? Lori noticed the change in her boss?s demeanor and felt a chill run up her spine. ?Did Lori explain your other duties?? asked Rose as she continued to take in the feminized teen. ?Yes, I?m to help her. I also will be wearing the corset while I?m here,? replied Jean. ?Among other things,? replied Rose. ?What do you mean?? asked Jean. ?We have some reproduction outfits; they will help you get used to moving around. You won?t have to wear them all the time. Think of it as a dress rehearsal,? replied Rose. Jean nodded. ?That makes sense,? replied Jean. ?Anything else?? ?Just remember that for the next two months, you are Jean and you are a girl. I will not tolerate any mistakes. I want you to be in character 24/7; is that clear young lady?? stated Rose. ?Yes Ma?am,? replied Jean. ?Good girl,? she replied. ?Who knows? You might even prefer being a woman.? Chapter 12 ?She really said that?? asked Theresa. Jean nodded. They were in the kitchen preparing dinner together. ?There?s something wrong about that woman,? continued Theresa. ?The good thing is that I like Lori. She?s really nice,? said Jean as she set the table. Theresa nodded. ?I don?t know why she stays with that woman though,? said Theresa. ?Do you think she?s being blackmailed too?? asked Jean. Theresa shrugged her shoulders. ?Anything is possible,? she replied. ?However, be careful about telling her anything personal; she might not be what she appears.? ?Okay,? replied Jean.? Theresa then shook her head slowly. ?I can?t believe how good you look. I mean, I?m pleased as it will make the next two months easier, but you really pass well,? said Theresa. ?Thank you Aunt Theresa,? replied Jean. ?And you can drop the 'aunt'; just call me Theresa, please.? ?Okay,? replied Jean. Jean noticed that Theresa was still staring at her. ?What?? asked Jean. ?Don?t take this the wrong way, but you look so much like your mother when she was your age,? commented Theresa as she wiped away a tear. ?You miss her too?? asked Jean. ?Everyday. We were very close growing up,? said Theresa. ?I dream about her and dad all the time,? said Jean. Theresa smiled back at her niece. ?That?s nice to here. After dinner, I?ll drag out some of the photo albums if you?d like.? Jean nodded. ?I?d like that,? replied Jean. Chapter 13 ?Wow! You?re right, I do look like Mom,? said Jean as she looked at the photos in the album. ?When were these taken?? ?That was when we were in high school, so around the same age as you are now,? replied Theresa. Jean rubbed her chin. ?I wonder what she would think if she saw me right now,? said Jean. ?I?m sure she would be proud of you,? replied Theresa. ?She would probably be angry at me for putting you into this situation.? ?Why would she be angry with you? I suspect that she would blame Ms. Bellamy,? said Jean. ?I put myself into this situation; I made the mistakes that allowed Rose to take advantage of me and to use you,? replied Theresa. ?It?s not your fault that the school is cutting back, and well, from what I was taught in school, many people have housing problems,? said Jean. ?I?m not in danger of losing my job just due to cutbacks. That woman found out a mistake I made in my past. What I did wasn?t illegal, but it?s not the sort of thing that would be seen as proper for a teacher,? replied Theresa. ?What was it?? asked Jean. ?I mean if you don?t mind telling me.? ?I?ll be right back,? said Theresa as she stood up. A few minutes later she returned with a folder. ?As you know our family was never rich. I struggled to raise money for tuition and well by my senior year I was tapped out,? said Theresa as she opened the folder. Jean stared at the first photo in the folder. It was of an attractive blonde woman who was totally naked. It took her a second to realize that it was Theresa. ?This is the mildest one,? said Theresa. ?I made enough from it to pay for my tuition and then I quit.? ?And this is what Ms. Bellamy is holding over your head?? asked Jean. ?As I said, that is the mildest one. There are others that are more graphic,? replied Theresa. Jean just nodded as she closed the folder. ?You did what you had to do to get through college,? said Jean. ?I don?t see the big deal.? ?I appreciate that, but the school board here is rather conservative and would pressure me to resign. If I didn?t, they would fire me. I also think that Rose has dirt on them too,? said Theresa. ?She has dirt on most important people in this town.? ?So maybe we should dig up some dirt on her,? said Jean as she broke out into a large smile. ?I?d love to, but the only vice she seems to have is power,? said Theresa. ?There are many people here who hate her, but they also fear her.? ?I don?t fear her,? said Jean. ?Maybe, but don?t underestimate her. There?s something else going on with all this. She could pay for the society?s budget without breaking a sweat and then write it all off as a tax break. A week or two?s postponement would have been understood by all. I want you to be careful around her.? ?What bout Lori?? ?She?s a good person, but I suspect that Rose has something on her too,? said Theresa as she looked at her watch. ?It?s getting late and you have a busy day ahead of you.? ?Okay, good night, Theresa,? said Jean. ?And don?t worry -- I don?t blame you for any of this.? Chapter 14 For the second day of the show, the outfits for Jean were again from the Civil War period. The first one was a calico set, something that would have been worn as an everyday outfit. The jacket was fitted with oversleeves trimmed in lace. The skirt bustled in the back and had a lace trimmed underskirt. To top off the outfit there was a sun bonnet and gloves. The second one was a ball gown. It was very fancy and had an off-the shoulder style. Like the gown the previous day, Jean was required to wear a hoop skirt. Rose was pleased with Jean?s obedience. It surprised her, as she had expected the teen to put up more resistance. Instead, Jean did everything that she was told. It gave her hope for the future. As with the previous show, the crowd was very pleased and showed their pleasure with their donations. They also sold out the rest of the shows for July. Rose decided to hold off some of the more risqu? outfits for the next month and the out of town shows. It would work better with her long term plans for Jean. ?You look lovely my dear, I was so fortunate to have found you,? she said to Jean as they entered the dressing room. ?You were made for this job.? Jean fought back her urge to say something rude and just nodded. ?Tomorrow you will work for Lori. Don?t worry, she won?t work you hard. It will give you a chance to get used to your new ? life,? continued Rose. ?What do you mean?? asked Jean with a suspicious glance. ?Basically, I want you to become more comfortable as a woman. You will also wear some of our reproduction costumes, so you can continue to adjust to wearing corset and petticoats. You have done quite well the past two shows, but I want your feminine demeanor to become ore natural and less acting,? replied Rose. ?You make it sound like this is permanent,? said Jean with surprise in her voice. Rose smiled back. ?Would that be all that bad?? stated Rose. ?It seems rather natural for you, and let?s face it, you?re not very masculine; it wouldn?t take much for you to change.? Jean wasn?t sure if Ms. Bellamy was kidding or not. ?This is just an acting job that I?m doing to help my aunt,? she replied. Rose smirked. ?I?m not so sure, and I?m not sure that you believe that. However, I won?t force you to change, instead I?ll just let nature take it course,? she stated. ?I think by the end of summer, you?ll be singing a different tune.? Before Jean could reply Lori entered the room. ?Have a nice evening my dear, and I?ll see you tomorrow,? said Rose as she departed. Jean didn?t reply and all she could do was nod. After the door closed, Lori asked her if she was okay. ?I?m not sure,? replied Jean. ?You want to talk about it?? Jean shook her head. ?Not right now, but thanks for asking,? replied Jean. ?Right now I just want to get out of this dress.? Lori decided not to push the point -- at least not for now. Chapter 15 Over dinner, Theresa turned to her niece and spoke. ?What?s wrong?? she asked. ?Nothing. Why do you ask?? replied Jean. ?How about the fact that you?ve barely said ten words since the show, and also you?ve barely eaten your dinner,? said Theresa. Jean noticed that she was just pushing her food around with her fork and nodded. ?So, what is it?? asked Theresa. Jean leaned back in her chair. She was dressed in a sleeveless t-shirt and a skirt. ?I have a lot of things running around my head,? said Jean. ?I mean, you have to admit that this has been a pretty weird weekend.? ?That?s an understatement,? interjected Theresa. ?It?s natural that you would have regrets about this deal.? ?It?s more that just doing the shows and dressing like this. I really don?t mind doing this ? in fact, it feels almost normal,? admitted Jean. ?Not the shows, but this, right now ? I sort of like being a girl.? Theresa didn?t speak. Jean lowered her head. ?I guess I said too much. I?m sorry,? said Jean. ?You have nothing to apologize for, my dear,? said Theresa. ?Are you saying that you want to be a girl?? ?Maybe ? I have had feelings, as long as I can remember, that I was different. My acting was an outlet, and I thought I had it under control,? admitted Jean. ?Is it just the clothing, or is it the whole thing? I mean, not just dressing up, but being seen and treated as a girl?? asked Theresa. ?The second one,? said Jean softly. ?Is that okay?? Theresa got out of her seat and immediately hugged Jean. ?Of course it is, it?s who you are,? said Theresa. ?And you, don?t mind?? asked Jean as she felt tears roll down her cheeks. ?Honey, I just want you to be happy and to be you. No, I don?t mind, in fact I began to suspect that you were dealing with something like this,? replied Theresa as pulled her chair closer to Jean. Jean wiped away the tears. ?Was I that obvious?? asked Jean. Theresa nodded. ?Oh,? said Jean. ?I have worked with many LGBT students. I can?t say that I know what you?re going through, but I will always love and support you,? said Theresa. ?Thanks, I really appreciate that,? said Jean. ?But it?s not everything on my mind.? Jean then told her about the strange conversation she had with Ms. Bellamy. ?She really creeped me out,? said Jean. ?That?s understandable,? said Theresa. ?However, just like we talked about earlier, let?s keep this between us for now. I want you to tell me if she does anything else ? odd.? ?I will, thank you,? replied Jean. ?I sort of feel that Lori is on our side.? ?That may be, be careful around her; stay in character, but keep your thoughts to yourself,? stated Theresa. ?Okay,? replied Jean. ?I?ll talk to her and try to feel her out. She?s close to Rose, but I have never sensed that she has a great lover for the woman; it?s more out of loyalty. However, you might not be the only one who is acting, so be careful.? ?Okay. I?ll be working for her in between the shows and traveling with her once we go on the road,? said Jean. I?m sure she?ll treat you fine, but let me know if Rose says or does anything else.? ?I will,? replied Jean. ?With your permission, I?d like to talk to our school therapist and see what she suggests regarding your feminine path,? said Theresa. ?I?d like that,? said Jean. ?Thanks for everything.? ?It?s my pleasure,? replied Theresa as she leaned over and hugged her. Chapter 16 Jean was dropped off at the historical society the next morning by Theresa. Before she drove away, Theresa repeated her instructions from the previous night. Jean nodded and headed into the building where she was greeted by Lori. ?You look nice,? noted Lori. Jean was dressed in a skirt, blouse and sandals. ?Theresa did my makeup,? said Jean. ?I can do some stage makeup, but I?m not ready for real life.? ?That?s fine, you?ll learn like the rest of us do,? said Lori. She then paused and shook her head. ?Sorry, that?s not what I meant to say. You look so natural that I slipped up and thought of you as a girl,? said Lori. ?It?s okay, I?ll take that as a compliment to my acting abilities,? replied Jean. Lori decided to let the issue drop for now. ?Okay, we?ll head out to the mall as soon as the stores open. Ms. Bellamy gave me an expense account to fill out your wardrobe. In addition to everyday items we?ll need to get you some outfits for social events,? said Lori. ?What sort of events?? asked Jean as she followed Lori. They entered a small room that served as Lori?s office. ?When we hit the road next month, there will be dinners and other social events with the groups. Ms. Bellamy wants you there,? said Lori. ?Have a seat.? Jean nodded as she sat down. ?Don?t worry, I?ll be there too,? continued Lori. ?Thanks,? replied Jean. ?Now, as you know, Ms. Bellamy wants you to practice wearing historical outfits. You won?t have to worry about being seen as the main part of the house is only open during the weekend. The research library has its own entrance,? said Lori. ?What sort of outfits will I have to wear?? asked Jean. ?Corsets, period reproduction undergarments, shoes and outerwear such as dresses and skirts,? said Lori. ?Will wearing a corset every day have any long term affects?? asked Jean. ?No, not really,? replied Lori. ?The main thing is that you?ll get used to wearing the items and will move more naturally. You did okay this past show, but I could tell that you were concentrating to stay in character.? ?I was trying not to fall down on my face,? admitted Jean. ?I doubt anyone besides me noticed,? said Lori. ?Unlike you, I never had any desire to go on stage; I preferred the behind the scenes part of theater.? ?Really?? asked Jean. ?I?ve trained many models in wearing these outfits, and I can do the same for you. I?ll also help you pass as a girl, although you really don?t need that much help,? said Lori. ?I doubt anyone will give you a second thought when we?re at the mall.? Jean nodded. ?That?s good to hear,? replied Jean. ?Well, we might as well head out now. We have a lot of shopping to do,? said Lori. Chapter 17 ?I can?t believe we bought so much stuff,? said Jean as she carried the last load of items into the house. ?Well, you needed a whole new wardrobe,? replied Lori. ?You also needed toiletries, cosmetics, jewelry, shoes?? ?Okay, I get it,? interrupted Jean with a slight laugh. ?What are we going to do with all of this, when I?m done being a model?? ?I?m sure we?ll think of something,? replied Lori as she followed Jean to the bedroom. Jean set the bags on the floor. ?So what do we do now?? she asked. ?We unpack and put everything away. Oh, I also have orders from Ms. Bellamy to pack up all your male clothes. She doesn?t want you changing back, so she wants me to remove any temptation,? explained Lori. Jean cocked her head. ?Doesn?t all this, I mean Ms. Bellamy?s control, seem weird to you?? asked Jean. ?I?ve grown used to it. I don?t bother fighting battles I know I can?t win, and neither should you. Accept what is happening, and it will go smoother for you,? said Lori. ?Okay,? replied Jean. ?The days will fly by, and soon this will be over, and you can get on with your life,? continued Lori. Jean wondered if Lori sensed the truth. ?So tomorrow I?ll be in a corset,? said Jean as she began to put things in to the dresser. ?Yes, we?ll start out slowly, and you?ll only be in it for a few hours. We?ll build up your tolerance each day until it feels like second nature,? said Lori. ?There?s one other thing I should tell you. Ms. Bellamy wants you to watch your weight.? ?Well I doubt I?ll be eating much when I have the corset on,? replied Jean. ?We don?t want you to get sick either. I have some diet shakes and smoothies that you can have when you?re wearing the corset. Don?t worry, they?re actually quite tasty,? said Lori. ?Okay,? replied Jean. ?You?ll be weighed and measured daily,? continued Lori. ?The historical outfits cannot be altered so you must stay within specifications.? ?Well, that shouldn?t be a problem. I?ve never had much luck putting on weight,? replied Jean. ?A lot of other girls would love to have that problem,? said Lori as she began to place some outfits in the closet. Jean heard the ?other girls? comment, but didn?t say anything. Chapter 18 ?I don?t like the idea that Ms. Bellamy had Lori remove all your old clothes,? said Theresa, barely holding back her anger. They were sitting in the kitchen having dinner. ?I know, but there wasn?t much I could do. I mean, I feel comfortable with looking like this,? said Jean. ?But at the same time I don?t trust Ms. Bellamy.? Theresa nodded. ?On the plus side, Lori was very nice to me today,? continued Jean. ?I just can?t figure out why she works for Ms. Bellamy. Do you think she is also being blackmailed?? ?I doubt it. Rose pays her quite well. I suspect that?s part of it. She has given Lori a very comfortable life, and this would make it hard for Lori to leave. Control can come in many forms.? ?I suppose you?re right,? said Jean. She then told Theresa about the weight and size restrictions. ?Actually, that?s the most reasonable thing that I?ve heard in all this. The girl you replaced was told the same thing.? ?I suppose that?s good to hear,? said Jean. ?I mean the fact that I?m not being singled out.? ?To Rose, this show is everything; she?ll spare nothing to make it succeed,? said Theresa. ?I know! You should see all the clothes and other things Lori bought me today. I can?t believe how much money she spent,? said Jean. Theresa nodded. She felt the size of the wardrobe was excessive and also very expensive. Many of the outfits were from major labels. ?Well, Rose doesn?t do anything half way,? said Theresa. ?We?ll just keep an eye on her for now.? ?Okay,? replied Jean. Chapter 19 ?How does that feel?? asked Lori. ?It?s tight,? replied Jean as she ran her hands down her waist, feeling the corset under her outfit. She looked at her reflection in the mirror and studied her appearance. She was wearing a long skirt, and a matching long sleeve blouse. Under the skirt she wore a full petticoat. It was a rather plain outfit, and Lori explained it was what a housewife would wear. ?How about the shoes?? ?They?re not so bad,? said Jean as she lifted her skirt to look at the black laced shoes. ?As you move around, pay attention to how the outfit moves,? ordered Lori. ?The goal of this daily training to make this seem natural so you?ll do better in the shows.? ?I understand,? replied Jean. ?You?ll be wearing more outfits from the Civil War collection, this weekend,? said Lori. ?And then what?? asked Jean. ?The pioneer and Old West,? interjected Rose as she walked into the room. ?We?ll be saving the Victorian, and Edwardian for the out of town shows. Oh, we?ll also show off the bustle dresses too. You?ll look lovely in those.? Jean nodded. Rose ran her eyes over Jean and nodded approvingly. ?Yes, you look quite nice. I?m very pleased,? noted Rose. ?I can?t wait to see you in some of the fancier outfits.? ?She?ll be ready,? interjected Lori. ?I expect nothing less,? said Rose. ?Try to stay in the outfit all day my dear.? Jean looked over at Lori who just nodded. Chapter 20 ?How do you feel?? asked Lori as they sat down for lunch. ?Okay,? replied Jean. ?Here try this smoothie,? said Lori. ?It?s fruit flavored. Only sip a little at a time; let your body adjust.? ?Okay,? replied Jean. Lori was right; the flavor wasn?t bad thought Jean. ?I can give you some to take home, that way you can have them for breakfast,? said Lori. ?However you should eat a solid meal for dinner. Oh, I also have some vitamins that you should take. We don?t want you to get sick.? ?I doubt that Ms. Bellamy would allow that,? said Jean with a laugh. ?There are some things that she doesn?t have control over,? replied Lori as she handed Jean a bottle of vitamins. ?You?re under a lot stress right now, so you should watch your health.? ?I will,? replied Jean. ?So do you want to see the outfits that you?ll be wearing this weekend?? asked Lori. ?Right now?? asked Jean as she sipped her drink. ?After lunch,? replied Lori. Chapter 21 The week flew by and soon Jean found herself dressed in a blue and yellow plaid outfit. The jacket was buttoned in the front and had pagoda sleeves with attached white undersleeves. Under the full skirt she wore a hoop skirt. As with the other outfits she wore white gloves. The crowd loved the outfit and it was obvious to Jean that none of them suspected her true gender. Jean was very relaxed. Part of this was due to the fact that she was now used to the outfits. She had worn a corset and full skirt all week making the modeling much easier. Rose was very pleased with Jean?s performance. The girl was coming along much faster than she could have hoped for. Rose looked at the crowd and could tell that they would make major contributions as soon as they were asked, it was becoming so easy. Lori as also pleased with the performance of Jean. It was as if the teen had been wearing period clothing her whole life. She couldn?t wait to see Jean in some of the clothing of other eras. As Jean departed to applause, she turned to Lori and smiled. ?They sound pleased,? said Jean. ?You were wonderful out there. Now, let?s get you in the next outfit so you can dazzle them again. Theresa was also watching the show, and she had to admit that Jean was doing an excellent job, although she was still bother by what Rose had done. Her fears were only increased when she saw the way Rose stared at Jean during the show. There was something about the look on Rose?s face that didn?t seem right, but she couldn?t quite put her finger on it. Chapter 22 After the show, as Jean was getting changed, she asked Lori about the trip. ?We?ll be driving in two vehicles. You and I will be riding in an RV. Rose will drive alone and her car,? said Lori as she unbuttoned the back of Jean?s dress. ?Don?t worry, we won?t be sleeping in the RV, we just need a large vehicle to transport the costumes and accessories.? Jean nodded. ?So where will be spending the night?? asked Jean. ?Hotels most of the time, but also some B&Bs,? replied Lori. ?Don?t worry, the places are nice and we?ll each get our own rooms.? ?Cool,? replied Jean. ?I looked the schedule, it looks very busy. I mean we?ll be doing five to six shows a week.? ?That?s one of the benefits, as it will make the time fly by. You?ll definitely be glad when the shows are done.? ?I?ll have a week until school starts,? replied Jean. ?Not much time to relax.? ?It?s also not much time to adjust to being a boy again,? said Lori. Jean shrugged her shoulders. ?It won?t be that hard,? she said. ?Don?t be so sure. I mean, you?ve been doing this for just a week and to be honest, you?re pretty deep into your new life as a girl. I thought I?d have to be constantly correcting you, but I haven?t had to do that. You seem very comfortable as a woman.? ?I admit that I?ve thrown myself into this role, but it?s just that,? countered Jean. Lori gave Jean a skeptical look. ?Okay, if that?s your story, I won?t press you. But should you want to talk about it, I?ll be there,? replied Lori. Jean didn?t say anything. ?I think you should be free to be the person you were meant to be,? continued Lori. ?We?ll talk more about this later.? ?Okay,? replied Jean. Chapter 23 ?You look tired,? said Theresa. ?It was a long weekend,? replied Jean as she looked out the window of the car. ?In some ways it?s like doing two plays a day. When I walk out in front of the crowd, I think of it as not just modeling an outfit but playing a role. When I was in that ball gown, I played it as if I was going to a big party.? ?It shows. You?re blowing away the audience,? said Theresa. Jean nodded. ?Is there something else on your mind?? ?Yes,? replied Jean. She then told her about the conversation with Lori. ?She?s pretty observant, and I know that I?ve been too comfortable since I?ve become Jean. I try to say that I?m just playing a role, but I know she isn?t buying it,? said Jean. ?It?s just that I had to hide these feeling for so long. I don?t think that I can hold them in now.? ?I understand,? said Theresa. ?I have a name of a therapist, she was recommended by a friend at school. Would you like me to make an appointment for you?? Jean turned and nodded. ?This would be the first step for me becoming Jean full-time right?? asked Jean. ?Yes, that?s correct,? replied Theresa. ?It is required for transition.? ?Okay, then I want to do it. Lori was right; I can?t picture myself going back to being a boy. I like being a girl too much, even if I have to do it because of Ms. Bellamy,? replied Jean. Chapter 24 ?Very nice,? said Lori as she inspected Jean. It was Monday and they were in the office of the historical society. Jean was dressed in a corset, and a reproduction dress. The dress was high collared and long sleeve. Under the dress, Jean wore lace upped boots and a petticoat. ?This calico dress is very similar to one you?ll be wearing this weekend,? said Lori. ?It?s the type that a woman would wear as an everyday outfit out in the west.? ?And besides this type, what else will I be wearing?? asked Jean as she looked at herself in the full-length mirror. ?Have you ever watched western movies?? asked Lori. Jean nodded. ?Picture a bar-room girl,? said Lori. ?Really?? asked Jean. ?They?re quite sexy. I can?t wait to see you in one as this is the first time that we?ve shown them,? replied Lori. ?I can understand how the fancy outfits survived, but I wouldn?t have thought that salon outfits would have lasted,? said Jean. ?The woman who put together this collection found a bunch in the attic of an old brothel. According to her notes, she was on location out west to film a movie when she found the outfits. She wore them in several movies. Too bad they were all in black & white, because they are quite colorful,? said Lori. ?We special ordered the wigs for this show.? Jean laughed. ?I can?t wait,? said Jean. ?This is like Halloween every weekend.? ?That?s a nice way of looking at it. Now, I took the liberty of putting together some film clips for you to watch. They?ll help you understand how to move in each outfit. We?ll do this for each new era that you model. Okay?? Jean nodded. ?Are we doing anything else today?? asked Jean. ?Well, this afternoon, I need to run some errands for Ms. Bellamy. If you want to come along, of course, I recommend that you change into a more modern outfit. As you?ll be with me, which means an outfit a little dressier than your normal skirt and top.? ?Okay,? replied Jean. ?Great! I was hoping you?d say yes. I took the liberty of bringing along a professional looking skirt, blouse, and heels for you,? replied Lori. ?Your hair looks good, but I will have to redo your makeup.? ?I understand,? replied Jean. ?Well, let?s get you dressed then,? said Lori. Chapter 25 ?Not bad at all,? noted Lori as she inspected Jean?s appearance. Jean was dressed in navy colored business suit, consisting of a skirt and jacket, white cotton blouse, and matching heels. Under her outerwear she wore a waist cincher, stocking, panties and a bra. ?I?m sorry if the waist cincher is tight, but it really helps give you a feminine figure, not that you need all that much help,? said Lori. ?I?m so impressed with how much like a girl you look and act. It?s difficult for me to image you were ever a boy, and I know the truth.? Jean just nodded softly. Ms. Bellamy walked into the room and smiled. ?I?m very impressed Lori; Jean looks lovely. The perfect example of a young female intern,? said Rose. ?The question is will she also act the part?? ?What do you mean Ms. Bellamy?? asked Jean. ?You will do everything that you are told to do,? replied Rose. ?You are working for her, and there can be no mistaking who is the boss. You will address her as Ms. White or call her Ma?am. Is that clear?? ?Yes, Ms. Bellamy,? replied Jean. ?Very good, but I know you accept that I am in charge. Just show the same attitude towards Lori and you?ll do fine,? continued Jean. ?The people that Lori will be dealing with expect this sort of behavior.? ?Don?t worry, Jean, you?ll do fine,? added Lori. Jean turned and nodded. ?Yes, Ms. White,? she replied. Rose couldn?t help but smile. As she suspected, the teen had a submissive side and if it was cultured correctly then things would fall into place naturally. ?This will also help you with your performances. Women back then were more docile and obedient. You?ve done a good job showing this, but I want you to emphasize it more, is that clear?? asked Rose. ?Yes Ma?am, I understand,? replied Jean. ?A correct young woman back then obeyed their superiors, both male and female; they knew their place and accepted this. Do you understand, Jean?? asked Rose. ?I understand, Ms. Bellamy,? replied Jean automatically. ?Very good. Now, I know you talk to your aunt about your days here. You will not repeat this conversation; she might take it out of context. Do you understand?? demanded Rose. Jean hesitated for a moment before replying. ?Yes Ma?am, I understand and will ? obey your wishes,? she replied softly. ?Very good, my sweet girl. See how easily that was?? ?Yes Ma?am,? replied Jean. Rose smiled and then turned towards Lori. ?Lori, I don?t expect you?ll have any problems with your intern. However, let me know if she doesn?t live up to our expectations,? stated Rose firmly. ?Of course,? replied Lori. ?Jean and I will get along famously.? Chapter 26 To Jean?s surprise, Lori didn?t say a word about Ms. Bellamy?s orders and neither did she relax them. ?Our first stop is will be at one of our major contributors. You will do any administration tasks I give you without question,? said Lori as she led Jean to the car. ?Yes, Ma?am, I understand,? replied Jean softly. Once inside the car, Lori turned to Jean and smiled. ?Just think of this as playing a role. Ms. Bellamy?s clients expect to be treated with great respect, probably more than they deserve. They take offense at the slightest form of disrespect, real or imagined. So it?s best to go to the far extreme of being overly formal. Does that make sense?? asked Lori. Jean smiled back slightly. ?Yes, Ms. White,? replied Jean as they ?Good girl,? said Lori. ?So tell me more about yourself.? ?What would you like to know ? Ms. White?? asked Jean. ?Whatever you want,? she replied as she drove away from the historical society. Jean nodded and then began to tell Lori about her life. She told Lori how she had had a relatively normal upbringing. Her parents encouraged her to follow her own interests, and this led to her love of acting. In addition to being the school drama club, Jean also participated in the local theater group. ?You mentioned before that you played female roles, did that bother you?? asked Lori. ?No, as it was a bigger role. It also gave me a chance to show off, if that makes sense,? replied Jean. ?I mean, if that makes sense, Ms. White.? Lori smiled. ?I?m sure you got ragged on about playing a girl, did that bother you?? asked Jean ?A little, Ma?am, but I just laughed along with the jokes. Once the play premiered, I got great reviews, and the jokes slowed down. I also played male roles in school plays, usually the lead; they realized that I was good, and the kidding stopped,? replied Jean. ?And what about your parents? How did they react?? ?Mom was initially more worried than my dad. I know that sounds strange. But as soon as they saw me on the stage, they were behind me 100%. I remember at the end of the play, I could see them applauding wildly; it was one of the proudest moments of my life. Whenever I get sad thinking about them being gone, I picture the looks on their faces, and it makes me smile,? she replied. ?That?s very nice,? replied Lori. ?So they wouldn?t mind what you are doing now?? ?The performance, no. The way I was brought into it, they would be angry,? replied Jean. ?Sorry, Ma?am, but I have to be honest.? ?I understand, and no offense taken,? replied Lori. Jean nodded. ?One last question, do you ever get lost in your roles? I mean, do you have trouble telling the difference between the role and real life?? asked Lori. ?In a play, no,? replied Jean. ?And what about this?? asked Lori. ?I mean, you are living 24/7 as a woman and you?re not following a script. It seems that it would be easy to drift away and accept it as your life. Can you imagine that, being a girl even after this role is over?? Jean cocked her head. ?Maybe ... maybe, Ms. White,? replied Jean. Lori nodded as she pulled the car into a parking spot. ?Well, we?re here. I would like to talk about this again some time,? said Lori. ?Now, I want you on your best behavior, both as my assistant and as a woman.? ?Yes, Ma?am,? replied Jean. Chapter 27 The afternoon was a blur for Jean. She found herself slipping quite easily into the role of an obedient personal assistant. She did was she was told and nothing more. The work wasn?t that difficult, but by the end of the day she was exhausted. Before she knew it, she was being dropped off at her home by Lori. She immediately went up to her room, and changed into more casual clothing and then collapsed onto her bed. Within a few moments she fell into a deep sleep. Lori drove back to the historical society and was greeted by Rose. ?Well? How did she do?? asked Rose. ?She was perfect and did everything she was told. In addition to being very obedient, she maintained a flawless feminine demeanor,? replied Lori. Rose?s lips formed into a slight smile. ?Do you think she suspects what is happening?? she asked. Lori shook her head. ?No,? replied Lori. ?Are you sure?? demanded Rose. ?She?s a talented actress, but she?s not that good. No, she is progressing as you expected,? replied Lori. ?I can?t wait to get her on the road, it will be, quite interesting,? said Rose. Lori nodded. ?I totally agree.? Chapter 28 Theresa also noticed a change in Jean?s behavior. Jean seemed more subdued and quiet. However, Theresa decided not to mention anything to her niece so she wouldn?t be alarmed. She suspected that Rose and possibly Lori had something to do with Jean?s more passive nature, but she lacked proof. The weekend shows went off without a hitch. Even though she was concerned, she had to admit that Jean gave another flawless performance. On Saturday Jean first wore a white blouse, plaid vest and black skirt ensemble. Her second outfit was a black ruffled taffeta salon girl dress. In addition to the dress, she wore matching gloves and a choker. While the crowd loved both outfits, they especially loved the salon dress. On Sunday, Jean wore a floral pattern calico dress and what was described as a ?soiled dove? outfit. It was one of the outfits that had been discovered in the brothel. The red satin outfit had a bustier that was fitted with boning to enhance Jean?s figure. The matching lace trimmed skirt and petticoat completed the look. Jean playfully teased the audience, as she modeled the outfit. Theresa smiled as she watched Jean work the crowd, but her smile disappeared when she saw the way Rose was staring at her niece. Lori walked over to Theresa. ?You okay?? she asked. ?I?m not sure,? replied Theresa as she eyed Rose. ?Don?t worry about her. I will be with Jean during the trip. Rose is obsessive about these shows. I suspect that she wishes she could fit into the outfits,? continued Lori. ?As soon as the shows are over, she will find something new to be interested in.? Theresa wasn?t so sure, but she didn?t say a thing. ?Jean is a very talented actress, you should be very proud of her,? added Lori. ?She?s also very smart.? Theresa nodded. ?I?m counting on you to take care of her on this trip,? said Theresa. ?You have nothing to worry about,? replied Lori as she flashed a smile. Before Theresa could reply a thin man interrupted them. ?Excuse me, I?m looking for Rose Bellamy, can you point her out to me?? he asked as he adjusted his glasses. Theresa and Lori turned and looked that short thin man. He appeared to be in his mid-fifties with thin slightly graying hair. He was dressed neatly in a navy colored sport coat, white shirt, and plaid tie. Over his shoulder was a leather camera bag. ?My name is James Locksley,? he said as he handed each woman one of his business cards. ?You?re a photographer,? stated Lori as she read the card. ?Yes, I would like to do a photo essay on the outfits your organization is modeling,? he stated. ?For whom?? asked Lori. ?On whoever says yes first,? he replied with a wink. ?I have had my work published in both Smithsonian and National Geographic.? James adjusted his glasses again. ?Well, it will be up to Ms. Bellamy,? said Lori. ?I will introduce you to her.? Chapter 29 Later that afternoon, Lori, and Theresa were briefed by Rose. ?Mr. Locksley will be photographing Jean at various events during the trip. The article will give us excellent publicity,? stated Rose. ?Have you spoken to Jean about this?? asked Theresa. ?Why would I? It?s not up to her, this is my decision as president of the historical society,? replied Rose. ?The photos will appear in a major publication it?s not like they will be in a tabloid or anything like that.? ?Still, Jean should be included in the decision,? said Theresa. ?Don?t cross me,? replied Rose sternly. ?You know what I am capable of doing when someone steps in my way.? Theresa stared back. ?I have no problem with promoting the society, but I am also Jean?s guardian. Yes, she agreed to be your model, but you don?t own her,? said Theresa. ?You two made a deal and I will hold you to it. Part of the deal is promoting and marketing the shows,? countered Rose. ?Protecting Jean?s secret is just as important to me as it is to you. Now, you tell Jean that she will be photographed. If she refuses, then I will consider our deal broken, and you know what that means.? Theresa glared back without a word as she contained her anger. ?I will take your silence as a yes,? continued Rose. ?Do you know about this man?? asked Theresa. ?Is he legitimate?? ?Lori did a background check on him. He?s a semi-successful freelance photographer, nothing to worry about. In fact, he strikes me as a bit of a wimp,? stated Rose with disdain. ?I wouldn?t be shocked if he prefers men, so I doubt your precious niece would interest him. I plan on using him to promote the society and give us free publicity. I have used people like him many times, and as you know I always get my way.? Theresa stood up and left the office, slamming the door behind her. ?Do you think she?ll cause any trouble?? asked Lori. Rose shook her head. ?No, she knows that I hold all