Marilyn #26 March 1960
In "The Lonely One," Marie and Tex meet by chance on a train, bonding over their shared belief in love 'em and leave 'em—until they find themselves unexpectedly drawn to each other. With jobs that keep them constantly on the move, they face a three-month separation, testing whether their connection is more than just a fleeting moment. Written by M. Birch and illustrated by Richard Neillands, this poignant story captures a quiet, bittersweet moment in time, with a cover by Richard Neillands.
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Marie and Tex meet on a train and discover they share the same philosophy - love 'em and leave 'em. They both have jobs that take them to different locations every week. But after sharing a week together, they find they are in love with each other. They check their schedules and discover it will be three months before they can see each other again. Then they will know if their love is real.
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