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Lovers' Lane #12
A young woman named Ella struggles with her appearance and self-confidence in her relationship with Paul, a man she deeply loves. After Paul's friend Bill arranges a double date to help boost her spirits, Ella worries that Paul prefers Bill's company and ultimately becomes insecure about her looks. When Paul later criticizes her neglected appearance and suggests she get a permanent and facial, Ella is devastated by his remarks about her beauty, leading her to shut herself away in despair over his seeming indifference to her personal worth.