Love Diary #17

In the gritty streets of the slums, Bess finds herself caught between two men—Tony, a dangerous man with a flashy charm, and Joe, the local cop who’s quietly admired her all along. When Tony puts her little brother Sammy in harm’s way during a robbery, Bess must choose who to trust, leading to a moment that changes everything.

In "I Married For Money!" from Love Diary #17 (1951), store clerk Laura marries wealthy Gilbert for security, though she doesn’t love him—while her former co-worker Jeannie finds joy with Ted, building a life on love, not money. When Gilbert’s dream of building veteran’s housing clashes with Laura’s fear of financial loss, her choices begin to unravel, leading to a sudden move and a painful confession. Later, after both have changed, Gilbert returns, and the two face the past with a chance at something real.

In this poignant 1951 tale from *Love Diary #17*, Connie grapples with a heartfelt dilemma: her childhood friend Steve, now a soldier about to be deployed, asks her to marry him, hoping to hold onto their past. Torn between honoring his wish and being honest about her feelings, she turns to Ray Mann for guidance—and invites readers to weigh in on whether she should say yes, or risk hurting him with the truth.

In this 1951 romance from *Love Diary #17*, Gale—still riding high on her post-boarding-school freedom—flirts her way through a string of dates, convinced she’s too independent to settle down. When her old flame Barry shows up, she keeps him close while still dancing with others, even setting him up with her quiet ex-roommate Nancy. But as summer winds down, Gale finds herself caught off guard when Barry and Nancy grow closer than she ever expected.

In "I Was a Slave To Tradition!" from Love Diary #17 (1951), Priscilla, a proud daughter of Braxton’s old guard, fights against newcomer Paul’s plan to build a tourist motel, rallying the town to resist his vision. When Paul remains unmoved and her efforts seem to fail, Priscilla’s rigid stance begins to crack—especially when she learns the truth about Paul’s past and his deep affection for the town she’s sworn to protect.