Valentine #26 November 1960
In "How about That?", a quiet moment at an elderly Mr. Higgins’ birthday party unfolds with gentle charm, as he watches Gladys and Jack navigate a simple gift exchange. The story quietly observes their choices—Gladys picking the humble vase, Jack following suit—leaving Mr. Higgins to muse on what their shared decision might mean. Florenci Clavé’s expressive art brings warmth to the scene, capturing subtle glances and quiet gestures that hint at something deeper beneath the surface.
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Elderly Mr Higgins knows Gladys and Jack only as friendly strangers, but invites them to his birthday party. He offers them a present and Gladys' boyfriend Jack insists she take the most expensive. She refuses and accepts an cheap vase. Jack chooses the same and Mr Higgins observes they may be a perfect pair. Does he mean Gladys and Jack?
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