Teen-Age Romances #2
In "I Dared to Kiss and Tell," 16-year-old Jean makes a bold choice after her boyfriend Phil enlists, leaving school to follow him to military camp—claiming she can legally marry him without her parents’ permission. As she takes a job at the Post Exchange, her hopes shift when she sees Phil with another woman, leading her to accept a date with Sgt. Ray, whose affection leaves her questioning what real love truly means. Written by Dana Dutch and illustrated by Matt Baker, this heartfelt 1949 story captures a moment of youthful uncertainty, with cover art by Matt Baker capturing the emotional tension in every line.
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When her boyfriend Phil enlists in the Army, 16 year old Jean decides to quit school to follow him to camp. She tells her parents the camp is located in a state where she can legally marry him without their consent. Getting a job at the Post Exchange, Jean hopes Phil will propose to her when he completes basic training, but catches him flirting with a nurse and accepts a date from Sgt. Ray on the rebound. They fall in love, but Jean is uncertain if it’s the real thing and decides to go home and finish school. Before she goes, Ray proposes to her and says when she graduates they can be wed.
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