First Love Illustrated #41
In "To Find My Love," art student Jeff’s reckless choices collide with the quiet strength of his classmate Laurie, whose dedication leads her to take a part-time job after Jeff squanders his inheritance. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, their fragile relationship is tested by betrayal and a tragic accident that leaves Jeff paralyzed. Written and illustrated by Bill Draut, with a haunting cover by Lee Elias, this poignant 1954 tale explores love, loss, and the cost of second chances.
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Jeff and Laurie are fellow art students, although Jeff is irresponsible and his older brother Steve doesn’t think he’s serious about his studies. Laurie takes a part-time job in a department store when Jeff squanders his inheritance money, then discovers Jeff is cheating on her with Margo. They argue and Jeff falls out of a window and is left paralyzed. Steve and Laurie take the bitter Jeff to Steve’s ranch. When Steve and Laurie fall in love, Jeff tries to shoot them but mortally wounds himself instead.
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