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Sweethearts #72
This anthology issue contains multiple romance stories. "Scared-of Love" depicts a young woman's argument with her boyfriend Mark over her impulsive nature, leading to their breakup when she refuses to listen to his concerns; she later regrets her actions. "The Happiness and Heartbreak of Vicki Carter," Chapter III: "Love's Sacrifice," follows Vicki as she recovers from illness and takes a job at the home of the wealthy J. Foster Thorpe, where she encounters Thorpe's charming nephew Bob and begins to develop feelings for him despite Thorpe's warnings. "I Led Him On" tells of Betty, who encouraged another man to pursue her while in love with Tom; she learns a harsh lesson about accountability when Tom eventually leaves her, and she reflects on her fleeting weekend meetings with him.