Chris and Lammy went down the side of her shop and then in single file followed a narrow passage that entered the Mall. A large wheelie bin obstructed their way.

Lammy giggled, "Do you remember Angelica and the Dustmen?"

Chris replied, "Sorry Lammy but not even for you am I going to get into a Wheelie bin", so instead he moved it slightly forward and they passed through. He then moved it back into place. They walked into the Mall.

Chris then bustled Lammy across to a large health and beauty salon, which they entered. They walked up to the reception counter where a woman, about 10 years older than Chris , was stood by the receptionist. Chris said her, "Here she is Sis, give her the works and in return I'll take you to dinner with us." He then shot out, leaving Lammy alone and startled.

"Hi Lammy, I'm Sue, Chris's big bad sister. I own the Salon. Chris has said that I am to let the world know how beautiful you are."
 
Lammy was speechless. Sue grabbed, hugged and then kissed her. She continued; "Lammy I'm so relieved ,I thought that Chris would never fall in love again, and now he has. He's just like a teenager. Come on through and I've 90 minutes to turn you into whatever you want to be."
 
They entered a therapy room, Sue put on a white coat and gloves, Lammy looked anxiously at her. "Come on strip off", said Sue. Lammy just stood there frozen. Sue laughed, "You're going to have do this yourself ,this is not Angelica and the Lady Beautician. "

Lammy replied, "There's no such book" and they both giggled. Now relaxed Lammy undressed.

"Well first" said Sue, "A relaxing, but in this case quick, bath in aromatics."

Sue ran the bath, added the aromatics and then helped Lammy in. 5 minutes later she helped her out.  Lammy put on a Bath Robe. Sue sat her in a chair by a sink, and washed her hair. She could not believe how long Lammy's hair was when uncoiled from its bun.

She told Lammy; "I'll not cut it but I'll centre part then crimp it, you'll look very pre-raphaelite." When Sue had done Lammy's hair she did her make up, then varnished her finger and toenails. Sue told her to look in the mirror.

Lammy dropped the Bath Robe and twirled. "Is that really me? "

"I'm a Swan"

"Yes Lammy , a very beautifull Swan".


Lammy asked" "What should I do?"

Chris said "Come and live with me."

"O.K. but what about my job, I can't go in like this and what about my parents they'll be worried? "

"No you can't go in like that, so I suggest you resign. Lets go and see your parents and we'll collect your things and you can move in with me. "

They walked back to Chris's car.


End of Part 2