Sweethearts #81

This issue contains an anthology of romance stories. "Love's Mockery" follows Laurie, a romantic young woman who views love as a toy to be toyed with, as she meets Terry Cummings, a recent university graduate in zoology, and the two begin dating. When Terry proposes a triple date to celebrate their relationship, Laurie's dismissive attitude toward genuine emotion threatens to undermine their budding romance. "The Impoverished Heart" depicts a woman named Cathy who must choose between her love for Dick and her pride after falling from a horse during a riding competition, ultimately learning that true love requires sacrifice and acceptance. Additional stories advertised on the cover include "Too Greedy for Love" and "I Was Two-Faced," exploring various romantic dilemmas and moral lessons about love's true nature.