Romantic Story #14
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis issue contains three stories: "The Cheat" follows Art, a man who abandons his family, leaving by train and later seeing an ad for an auction sale that reminds him of his past life. "Little Man" features a woman named Edna who discovers defective household lamps at an auction, repairs them, and cleverly sells them without repairs at a cheap price to unsuspecting customers, later receiving numerous orders through the mail. "Wedding Present" shows a woman named Debbie who wins money at the racetrack and celebrates at a fancy restaurant, where a handsome stranger named Dan approaches her; he owns a stable of horses and invites her to dinner, impressing her with his charm and attention.
Art Neilson returns to Charleston years after his parents' death, seeking shelter with Joe Kovac, his father’s old friend, who harbors deep resentment. When he meets Bonnie, Kovac’s niece and a woman he once thought he’d never see again, an unexpected spark reignites between them, complicating his already tense reunion.
Vicki Craig, torn between her cynical worldview and her love for Lee Sargent, struggles to reconcile her desire for honesty with the temptation to cut corners in their new business. When Lee leaves on a buying trip, Vicki secretly seizes the chance to profit from a questionable deal, pretending to comply with Lee’s principles while planning to deceive him.
Debbi Pratt, a dancing instructor with lofty romantic ideals, is initially dismissive of Jackie Mills, a shy and diminutive jockey who comes to her school for lessons. As their connection deepens through shared moments and his growing affection, Debbi begins to see beyond his small stature—especially when his fame as a racehorse rider brings unexpected social opportunities, forcing her to confront her own prejudices and the quiet intensity of his devotion.
ComicBooks.com Value
Find on ebay
Read it digitally
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸