“It is the fashion these days for ladies to trim their bush. Gentlemen have come to expect it. Some ladies like to go all the way and remove all the hair. Others prefer it trimmed, in a variety of styles. So, my dear, before you see any more clients we shall have to perform a little topiary on your charming bush.” Mrs Parker smiled at her witticism. “I shall get Dottie to see to it.”
Later that day Dottie came in search of her. “Mrs P wants you shaved,” she said. “Let’s go up to my room.”
Dottie fetched a bowl of warm water, a man’s cut-throat razor and some small scissors. Alice eyed the razor nervously.
“Don’t worry,” Dottie said. “I’ve done this lots of times before.” She began to snip at Alice’s bush with the scissors, trimming it close until there was nothing but short hairs. “I’m
