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Love Journal #21
Love Journal #21 (1953) This issue contains the story "Swamp Girl," in which a woman named Nancy reflects on her past romance with a mysterious stranger she met in the swamp. After a passionate but brief encounter, Nancy became pregnant and gave birth to a son; the man disappeared, leaving her to raise the child alone while working in a local store. Years later, the man returns to the swamp, and Nancy must confront her lingering feelings and the complications of their shared history. The narrative explores themes of lost love, sacrifice, and the possibility of reconciliation between the former lovers.