Cherie #34
In "The End of the World (but Not Quite)," Margot finds herself unexpectedly alone with Bill on a broken-down scooter, the quiet moment charged with unspoken tension. As Ernie’s stubborn pride leaves him behind, Margot resists offering advice—remembering Bill’s odd suggestion to play it dumb—enjoying the rare chance to be close to him without needing to fix anything. Art by Boada, this 1961 D.C. Thomson gem captures a fleeting, sweetly awkward moment in a world where small gestures carry more weight than grand declarations.
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When Ernie resents Margot's advice on how to fix his scooter, Bill advises her to play it dumb if she wants to be loved and cherished. With Ernie leaving her stranded while he walks his scooter to a garage, Bill offers Margot a ride on his scooter. When Bill's scooter breaks down, Margot is tempted to give him advice but remembers what he said since she enjoys being alone with him.
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