If Carole thought it was just the look she wanted, then she would have been surprised to learn that Keith thought it quite wonderful too. He had disappeared completely, and in his place stood this exotic creature, with none of Keith's insecurities and fears about going onto the stage.
This new woman was like a blank page onto which he could write a script all of his own. Keith had hardly time to continue there thoughts when Carole sat him and turned him round for a final look. She hastily said a few words to the make-up artist, and left to finish her own preparations.
The make-up was checked and final touches were completed, then Keith was escorted to the side of the stage where Carole, in her male suit, joined him, and took his hand affectionately in hers. She smiled at him, and then together they walked onto the the stage, into the spotlights, where a gasp came from the audience, which had been expecting something more conventional.