Marilyn #3 September 1960
In "The Innocent," Carol finds herself caught between her long-distance lorry driver boyfriend Frank and an unexpected encounter at a dance with a sailor. After a series of misunderstandings and growing regrets, a mysterious note draws her to the park gates at seven, promising a revelation that could change everything. Written by D. Canning and illustrated by Leslie Branton, this poignant tale captures a moment of youthful uncertainty, with Branton’s expressive art bringing quiet tension to every page.
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Carol's boyfriend is a long-distance lorry driver and his job is always spoiling their dates. After one argument, she decides to go the dance alone and meets a sailor. Carol regrets it and misses Frank, but when Frank hears about it they have another argument. In the days that followed, Carol still misses Frank until she receives an anonymous note telling her to be outside the park gates at seven that evening to hear something that might interest her.
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