Marilyn #4 January 1964

In "Not for Me," Jenny tries to end things with Fred, only to find him persistently showing up—until she discovers his strange persistence stems from a New Year's resolution to never see her again. A quietly surprising twist on romance and self-control, this three-page story captures a moment of miscommunication and quiet longing.

In "A Kiss at Parting," Anna flees to Switzerland to put distance between herself and Mike, only to learn he’s engaged. When she returns to England, a chance meeting sparks unexpected moments that grow into something more. After a tender kiss, Mike asks her if her feelings have stayed the same.

In "null," Peg resolves to quit sweets for the new year, only to cave on New Year's Eve with one last chocolate bar—only to find it spoiled. Her angry letter to the manufacturer sparks an unexpected reply: a heartfelt apology and a generous gift of chocolates.

In "null," Tab plans a quiet romantic gesture, arranging a meeting with the blonde assistant from Maison Jones by promising to wait outside the Grand with a white carnation. But when the moment arrives, his friends betray him—showing up with their own flowers, turning his simple plan into a moment of awkward surprise.

In "Living Doll," Jo takes Anita to a puppet show where the girl puppet’s repeated promises to leave her boyfriend echo Anita’s own quiet doubts—while the crowd laughs, she can’t help but see herself in the marionette’s endless cycle of hesitation.