The Secrets of Silk (Zane Presents) by Allison Hobbs

Author:Allison Hobbs [Hobbs, Allison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781593095765
Amazon: 1593095767
Publisher: Strebor Books
Published: 2014-10-14T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 24

Whenever there was a household dilemma that she couldn’t handle, Silk always called on Mrs. Sudler. This time, Dallas was the source of her grief. The child was crying and shrieking in pain, and Silk didn’t know what to do.

“How are you, Mrs. Sudler? I hate to bother you, again, but I need some help with Dallas’ hair.”

“What’s the problem?” Mrs. Sudler asked.

“Well, her hair was smelly from being under that bathing cap in the pool every day. So, I shampooed her hair twice. I dried it with a towel, and then I let her play in the backyard, to let it air-dry the rest of the way. Now, her hair is standing all over her head, and it looks and feels like steel wool. It’s so tangled up and knotty, I can’t even get a comb through it. She’s bawling her eyes out while I’m trying my best to tackle her wild head of hair.”

Mrs. Sudler chuckled over the phone. “Dallas’ hair doesn’t take water. Ernestine always gave her a hard press, and while Buddy’s sister was visiting, she ran the hot comb through the child’s hair several times. You should have combed through it and braided it up while it was still damp…then it would have been easier to handle when you pressed it out.”

“Should I wash it again?”

“Do you know how to use a hot comb, Silk?”

“No,” Silk admitted.

Mrs. Sudler chuckled again. “You don’t know the first thing about taking care of kinky hair, so it would be best if you take Dallas to see Carmalee.”

“Who’s that?”

“She’s a beautician. She lives over in the projects on Ruby Street. Her salon is set up in her kitchen. Carmalee charges three dollars for a press and curl, and two-fifty to only press hair.”

“I’m taking Dallas to her right away. Where’s Ruby Street?”

“You can’t drop in on Carmalee. She’s always booked up, so you’re gonna have to make an appointment.”

“Do you have her phone number?” Silk asked desperately.

“No, I don’t, but why don’t you walk on over there and introduce yourself. Maybe she’ll squeeze Dallas in tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow! I need Dallas’ hair straightened out today. Buddy will think I’m a bad mother if he comes home and sees his daughter looking like Buckwheat.”

“Yeah, I know what you mean. One thing about Ernestine, she kept herself and those children well-groomed at all times. I never saw Dallas with a hair out of place.”

Silk was ready to fly off the handle and curse Mrs. Sudler out for bringing up Ernestine’s name, and for singing her praises, but she held her temper. Through gritted teeth, she asked, “Can you give me directions to Ruby Street?”

“Sure, honey. Walk down Twelfth Street, and on the other side of Max’s store is Nooker Street. Next to Nooker is Morris Street. Keep walking, and you’ll bump smack into Ruby Street. If you pass by a kiddy playground, you’ll know you walked too far. Turn onto Ruby and walk almost to the end of the block. Carmalee lives on the left-hand side.

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