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Lovers' Lane #9
In "Love's White Lie," a poignant 1951 tale from Lev Gleason, teenage lovers Bob and Sheila face the harsh realities of family and secrets when their elopement is undone by their parents. Years later, Sheila’s new life with Jack is tested when the past resurfaces—only to be resolved through honesty and a quiet, heartfelt reckoning. Art by Ruth Atkinson brings emotional depth to this tender story, while the cover by B. Fuje captures its bittersweet tone.