1000 Jokes #70

In "The Lover," a 1954 Dell classic, a high-powered executive makes a career move that backfires in the most unexpected way—firing his loyal secretary to bring in a younger, more glamorous replacement. But when the new hire proves less than diligent, the man finds himself buried in work, long past quitting time. Written, drawn, and inked by Jack O'Brien, this sharp, wry tale of office romance and irony is brought to life with crisp, expressive art, while Rowland Wilson’s cover captures the story’s playful tension in bold, dynamic lines.