Love Diary #40
In "Cold, Cold Heart," writer Bill Woolfolk and artist Mort Leav deliver a tender, heartfelt story of love tested by the past. When Cynthia begins dating lawyer Eddie after a church social, she’s touched by his sincerity—until she learns his ex-girlfriend has returned to town. With emotions running high and time pressing, Eddie’s declaration of love leads to a spontaneous, heartfelt wedding at a justice of the peace, all captured in the warm, expressive art of Mort Leav and the evocative cover by Harry Anderson.
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Cynthia meets lawyer Eddie at a church social and they begin to date, but he’s still upset because his former girlfriend dumped him. He tries to forget her and eventually proposes to Cynthia. She picks out her dream wedding gown, then learns Eddie’s ex is back in town. Cynthia is sure Eddie will resume his romance with the other woman. He shows up and says now he’s sure that Cynthia is the only woman he will ever love. Cynthia doesn’t get her formal church wedding and fancy wedding gown: she rushes Eddie to a justice of the peace for a quick ceremony, to seal the deal.
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