Nurse Betsy Crane #12

Nurse Betsy Crane encounters a mysterious man being brought to Dale Hospital with a bomb-related injury; he mentions "plans" and a woman who resembled his wife, creating intrigue about his true identity and intentions. The issue also features a separate story, "Elaine's Elopement," in which eighteen-year-old Barbara defies her parents' wishes by planning to elope with her boyfriend Joe Stibal, while her great-aunt Ellen reflects on her own youthful romance and offers unexpected support for the young couple's marriage.