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Romantic Adventure Library #91
"The Girl Who Was Different" tells the story of Henrietta Morris, a plain, unadorned girl who has never cared about fashion or makeup—making her stand out among her peers who obsess over boys and appearances. When Larry Kimball, a handsome college friend, arrives in town, he sees past Henrietta's plain exterior and notices her genuine character and natural beauty, eventually winning her heart by valuing who she truly is rather than her outward appearance. After initially rejecting him, Henrietta realizes Larry's sincerity when he removes her makeup and heavy styling, revealing that she was indeed the girl he had been seeking all along. The story concludes with Henrietta recognizing that true love transcends superficial beauty standards.