Oh, Brother! #3

In "Green with Envy," Babs and her sister conspire to test Brother’s feelings with a clever prank, but their plan takes an unexpected turn when Brother’s reaction reveals a side they didn’t see coming. A lighthearted teen comedy from 1953, this six-page story captures the messy, funny tension of sibling rivalry and first crushes.

Babs asks her mother for permission to visit Aunt Marge, who grants it on the condition she asks her father for bus fare. After receiving the money, Babs decides to walk instead, enjoying the sunny day, only to be stopped by a man offering a coat at a sale—his comment about her growing up catches her off guard.

In a lighthearted twist on modern dating trends, a young man sets out to "hunt" a husband for his sister after overhearing a news article about the imbalance between eligible men and women. He impersonates a wealthy heiress to lure potential suitors, only to accidentally help catch bank robbers when his scheme leads him to a real criminal. The story ends with him receiving a reward and making a promise to his sister—this time, to be honest about her fortune.

In a lighthearted springtime moment, a young man’s playful misunderstanding of romance leads to a humorous mix-up when his sister insists he say the word "love" to cheer her up—only to be corrected when he spells it wrong. The story unfolds with gentle teasing and a quirky twist on affection, all centered around a simple but heartfelt exchange between siblings.

Ellen Blair is caught between two dates: a last-minute plan with Bert, who’s on his way to pick her up, and a surprise call from Larry, who’s unexpectedly arrived in town. As she tries to juggle both, a tense phone call reveals that Larry is already at the ice cream parlor—just moments away from walking in on her with Bert. The story builds toward a dramatic, near-miss reunion that leaves her scrambling to avoid a collision of plans.