Great Lover Romances #16
In "Two Nuts, a Squirrel and a Telephone," Ruth’s nervous approach to romance lands her in a surprisingly delicate dance of emotions, guided by Dr. King’s odd advice to play both iceberg and friendly with Jeff. As Jeff prepares to leave for Australia, the tension builds—until a sudden twist leaves Ruth both devastated and hopeful. With art by Myron Fass, this 1954 tale of love, anxiety, and last-minute decisions captures a quiet, heartfelt moment in a classic romance comic.
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Ruth is a “one-date girl” because she’s too anxious to find a man to love and marry. “You scare men away by being too anxious and forward with them,” Dr. King advises. Although she says “It’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard,” Ruth agrees to follow his advice with Jeff, alternately acting like an “iceberg” and friendly towards him. Jeff says he’s leaving for Australia. Dr. King: “I don’t understand how this could happen.” Ruth “You’ve ruined my life!” However, Jeff proposes marriage at the last minute and he and Ruth will live happily ever after, in Australia.
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