Falling in Love #83

In "I'll Wait for You!", Heidi waits anxiously as her boyfriend Drew vanishes after leaving town to study for his bar exam. Months later, she finds him in a nearby city, only to discover the quiet shame that kept him away — but what comes next isn't just a reunion, it's a test of what love truly means.

This two-page biography in *Falling in Love* #83 explores the life of Sarah Josepha Hale, a pioneering force in 19th-century American letters who used her editorial influence and writing to advocate for women's education. Through her work as a magazine editor and author, she shaped public discourse and helped elevate the role of women in intellectual and cultural life.

In "Deep Down, All Men Are Afraid of Girls!" from Falling in Love #83, Suzy finds herself effortlessly confident with her girl friends but suddenly tongue-tied around the boys she admires. As her quiet anxiety grows, she begins to notice something surprising—maybe the boys aren’t so sure of themselves either. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this gentle, observant story captures the universal moment when shyness becomes a shared language.