Valentine #6 May 1961

In "Wooden Heart," Ann’s quiet patience frays after three years of waiting for Hugh to propose, until a chance encounter at a dance with Nigel stirs longings for romance and adventure. Just as she prepares to leave Hugh behind, he arrives with news of a transfer to Canada and a long-awaited proposal—leaving her to choose between the life she imagined and the one she’s been given. Drawn with tender detail by Florenci Clavé, this poignant story captures a moment of quiet revelation, where love isn’t found in grand gestures, but in the unexpected turn of a single evening.