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Romantic Love #13
This anthology issue contains three romantic stories: "I Was a Profiteer" follows Lucille, who throws away her love in a fit of anger and pursues financial security by helping her fiancé Joe establish a diner and service station near an Army camp, only to realize too late that she has sacrificed genuine happiness for material gain. "Stage Crazy" centers on a young woman who becomes a stage actress and must choose between her career ambitions and romantic love when her co-star Lorry proposes, ultimately learning that emotional fulfillment depends on understanding the true importance of love. "Search For Happiness" depicts Alice, who marries Derek despite his reluctance to take on adult responsibilities, and when his brother Alan arrives offering financial help, Alice questions whether Derek truly loves her or if she has made a terrible mistake in the marriage.