Girls' Love Stories, #13
Published: September-October 1951
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You'll Never Be Mine!
Contents
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Heartache for Three
Storyline
Janet is popular with men while her roommate Laura is unsuccessful. Janet introduces Bill to Laura and they hit it off, but then Janet and Bill fall in love. Laura is upset so Janet moves out. Laura tracks her down and says Bill and Janet are made for each other; however, Laura is now getting dates on her own, so everyone wins.
Characters
- Janet
- Bill Walters
- Laura Stevens
- Jim Fletcher
Featuring Oddities in Romance
"A fish net must be worn for a full year by a bridegroom..."
A Lesson in Love
Storyline
Abby is the only teacher in her small town, and fears she’s turning into an “old-maid school marm.†Tod is assigned to teach in her school, but Abby continues to be strict and is in danger of being fired. The students and Tod band together to save her job, and Tod proposes marriage as well.
Characters
- Abby Temple
- Tod Tyler
- Mr. Phelps
- Tommy
- Alan
- Mary
- Jean
Featuring Betty and Bob
"Betty -- Now that we're getting married..."
Storyline
Bob gives Betty financial advice prior to their marriage.
Characters
- Betty
- Bob
Too Late for Romance
Storyline
Nancy and Kirby are engaged, but her parents are dubious because Kirby lacks ambition. He goes to work for Nancy’s father but can’t handle a real job. Gas station owner Lee then hires Kirby as a favour to Nancy, but Kirby's irresponsible ways result in a fire. Lee rescues Nancy; she’ll marry him instead of Kirby.
Characters
- Nancy Fenwick
- Kirby
- Lee Raymond
- Mr. Fenwick
- Mrs. Fenwick
Walking the Dog (1)
Featuring Fran
Storyline
Fran buys a dog in hopes of attracting a man, but fails.
Characters
- Fran
Story Notes
No dialogue or captions in this story.
Haunted Heart
Storyline
Dan and Leslie meet and fall in love, but they argue constantly. They separate but Dan then becomes Leslie’s supervisor at work and they are thrown together again. Eventually, they decide each is entitled to their own opinions, and love conquers all.
Characters
- Leslie Hull
- Dan Barker
- Ted
- Ginny
- Ann Burr
- Cynthia
Featuring Carol
"I bought a television set, Mabel! It's wonderful!"
Storyline
Carol has a television set but never watches it. She does, however, enjoy the TV repairman’s visits.
Characters
- Carol
- Mabel
A Dream House for Two
You'll Never Be Mine!
Storyline
Ellen and Tommy are in love, but wealthy Greta takes a liking to him: she gets Ellen fired, and hires Tommy to crew her yacht on a cruise around the world. Ellen is hired as Greta’s companion on the cruise. The ship hits an explosive mine and sinks, but Tommy’s quick work saves everyone. He rejects Greta and will marry Ellen as planned.
Characters
- Ellen Cornish
- Tommy Fallon
- Greta Colton
- Mr. Fallon
- Mr. Colton
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.