Young Romance #10 (22)

In a remote Chinese village, Augusta Hatcher and her father, Dr. Hatcher, live as missionaries amid growing tension. When the reckless river pirate Gary Donovan warns them of an impending attack by bandits, he insists on escorting them to safety—leading to a sudden, intense bond that leaves Augusta forever changed.

In this 1950 tale from Young Romance #10, Barbara "Bobby" finds herself caught between her quiet sister Anne and the two men vying for her affection—Anne’s steady boyfriend Dane and her ex, Lee Nevin. As Bobby’s own interest in Dane stirs, the return of Lee sets off a chain of emotions that forces Anne to confront what she truly wants. A quiet moment of clarity reveals where her heart truly lies.

In a remote swamp setting, teenage Melody is pressured into marrying Abel despite her youth and reluctance. After fleeing and injuring her leg, she’s rescued by Bob, who stands between her and Abel’s pursuit. As tension escalates, Abel’s fate takes a sudden turn in the treacherous quicksand, leaving Melody’s future uncertain—though Bob vows to protect her until she’s old enough to choose her own path.

Marion Sawyer, a young hotel maid who ran away from the orphanage, finds herself caught between loyalty and fear when a fellow worker, Clyde Parker, blackmails her after stealing jewelry. Torn between staying silent and doing what’s right, she turns to Nancy Hale for guidance, only to be told plainly: “You must learn to face life’s problems squarely!” With courage still uncertain, Marion must decide how far she’ll go to do the right thing.

Gloria Glockenspell, fed up with the job losses her unusual name brings, attempts to change it—just as the clerk’s office closes. David Flugelhorn, a kind-hearted man who shares her frustration, takes her out for dinner and jokingly suggests she adopt a new name like “Gloria Gay.” Her fresh start begins, and soon she lands a great job. When David proposes and they apply for their marriage license, Gloria makes a surprising discovery about his real last name—Flugelhorn, not King as she’d believed.

Alex finds himself constantly interrupted whenever he’s with Helen Scott—her parents, siblings, even her dog seem to be nearby at every turn. When he finally proposes, Helen says yes, but her father’s surprising reaction hints at a family history of never being alone… and a secret that might explain it all.