When I was about twelve, two of my cousins (sisters) came north for a couple of weeks to visit.

We’d only recently become close with these girls (long story!), so it was a treat for my sister and me.

We were like stair steps in age — but totally different in appearance.

As fair as my sis and I were (thanks to our blond-haired father), they were dark with attractive Italian coloring.

One day, we decided to go swimming. But back then, the pool required females to wear swim caps.

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