Marilyn #3 December 1960
In "The Happy Hostage," Arnold grapples with a solemn promise made at his father’s deathbed: to keep the family farm a sanctuary for his sisters until they marry, and to never bring a wife into the house while they remain. When Judy wakes from a dream and notices her brother’s growing affection for Arnold’s youngest sister, she takes it upon herself to help matchmake the other sisters—setting off a quiet, tender chain of feelings and decisions. Written by Derek Long and illustrated by Robert MacGillivray, this 1960 issue captures a moment of domestic tension and quiet longing, with a cover by Robert MacGillivray.
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At his father's deathbed, Arnold was made to promise the farm would always be a home for his sisters until they married. He also promised he wouldn't bring a wife under that roof while the sisters were still there. Judy wakes up from a dream and sees her brother has already taken a liking to Arnold's youngest sister. She realizes she needs to play match-maker for the other sisters.
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