Marilyn #27 February 1960
In "The Lonely One," Mary takes on her father’s gardening duties after he sprains his ankle, determined to enter his prized marrows in the local vegetable show—only to discover her quiet neighbor has his own ambitious marrow in the works. With heartfelt determination and a touch of rivalry, this tender story unfolds in delicate pencil and ink by Juan Arranz, written by E. Durrant, capturing the quiet stakes of small-town competition and unexpected connection.
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When Mary's dad sprains his ankle, she steps in to take over the gardening of his marrows for entry in the upcoming vegetable show. But the neighbor next door is also planning on entering one of his marrows.
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