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Darling Romance #1
"I Stole My Sister's Man" follows a woman who pursues her sister's boyfriend Jim while the sister is away, attempting to win him over through various manipulations including knitting him a necktie. When her sister Sue unexpectedly returns and discovers the narrator with Jim, the plan backfires, and the narrator realizes she must give up her romantic pursuit. The story also includes a subplot about a woman named Abby pursuing a career in theater and directing musicals, ultimately realizing the spotlight and applause cannot fulfill her personal happiness. The issue is an anthology that concludes with "The Answer Woman," an advice column feature addressing readers' questions on etiquette, beauty, cooking, and personal matters.