Romeo #12 October 1963

In "I'm Not Complaining," Jo, the owner’s son, slips into the role of a regular customer to test the staff at the store—only to find himself drawn to the clerk at the complaints counter, all while pretending to return a shirt for one excuse after another. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with quiet charm as a simple scheme turns into something neither of them expected.

In "Someone for Me," Brenda grapples with the quiet ache of waiting as years pass and John remains in America, their love hanging on letters and memories. When she finally writes to end things, her sister steps in—tearing up the letter in hopes that John’s return might still find her waiting.

In "Hello Heartache," Sue, recovering from illness, finds herself in the countryside with her aunt, where she crosses paths with John—a quiet stranger who seems to bristle at her presence. While tidying his room, she stumbles upon a faded photograph of a girl who bears an uncanny resemblance to her, sparking a quiet mystery that lingers between them.

In "If You Loved Me," Jo finds herself torn between a steady new romance and the memory of a sailor who promised to return. When a letter arrives from her sailor boyfriend, announcing his imminent return, she’s forced to confront what she truly wants. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this heartfelt 1963 tale captures a moment of quiet longing and the bittersweet weight of choice.