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Teen-Age Love #49
A girl named Nella bets Peter that she can make him look dubious by dressing him up and taking him to an upscale restaurant, wagering that he'll be turned away by the snobbish maître d'. After Peter is initially rejected, Nella coaches him to act more refined, and he successfully gains entry; however, Peter wins the bet by proving he's tougher than expected, leading Nella to concede defeat. The story explores themes of appearance versus reality and social pretension through their romantic competition.