Marilyn #20 February 1965

In "Flower Girl," Jo, the shop’s flower girl, grows increasingly frustrated watching Bob hand out bouquets to different women and meet them just outside her door. When she quietly sends a bouquet to one of Bob’s dates from a mysterious "dark handsome admirer," his confidence wavers—though he’s not sure if the admirer is real or just a clever trick.

In "Out of the Cold," Mandy’s chance meeting at the Lucky Dollar Hotel takes an unexpected turn when Chet Harker steps in to help her—only to complicate matters when her growing feelings clash with his notorious reputation. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this two-page romance unfolds with quiet tension and a spark of something more.

In "Without Love," Lou finds herself caught between loyalty and longing as her close friend Sally announces her engagement to Steve, a shift that unsettles the carefree rhythm of their shared life. As Sally embraces the idea of settling down, Lou’s growing unease leads her to take a surprising step—trying to unravel the match she never expected to challenge.

In "What Do We Do Now?" from Marilyn #20 (February 1965), Tom finds himself caught between duty and repair when Sir Brian changes his pickup plans, leaving him with just enough time to fix the car Vera wrecked. But when Vera arrives at the office to find an unsettling message, the quiet morning takes a sudden, uncertain turn.

In "Just Love Me," Jenny grows weary of her boyfriend’s constant attention to other girls, leading her to walk away—only to be swept up by Marcel’s flattering words. As he lavishes her with romantic praise, Jenny begins to wonder if charm is enough, or if real love runs deeper than compliments alone.