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Secrets of Love and Marriage #4
This is an anthology issue containing multiple short stories. "A Wife Is a Partner" follows a woman who spent years training herself for a radio career but sacrificed her dreams when marrying a man in summer stock; when she encounters her old flame years later and learns he became successful, she questions her choices until her husband's love and support remind her of what truly matters. "The Last Act" depicts a pilot's wife anxiously waiting for her husband to return from a dangerous mission, struggling with her fears until he arrives safely and they reconcile. Additional stories visible include "The Man Said 'No'" and "Quick Cure," which explore various romantic and marital conflicts and resolutions typical of the romance anthology genre.