The reading room
Dear Lonely Hearts #3
An anthology of four romantic stories drawn from Mildred Norton's casebook. "Deep Water" follows innocent Reenie Calhoon, a young woman from a small river town with few eligible men, who attempts to win over a visiting stranger by pretending to be sophisticated and wealthy, only to discover his true intentions involve manipulating her into introducing him to the town's rich families for financial gain. Another story involves a man named Jim who loses his job and is taken in by a cunning woman named Gloria, who teaches him etiquette and dancing while secretly plotting to use his handsome appearance to help her scheme with wealthy socialites. The issue also includes advice from Miss Norton to readers seeking romantic guidance.