Oh, Brother! #5

In a lighthearted twist of fate, a boy tries to impress his new chemistry teacher by pretending to be studious—only to accidentally create a gold-plated shoe and a classroom uproar. When the truth comes out, he’s handed a replacement locket by his classmates, leading to a heartfelt moment of redemption and a playful, self-written inscription that speaks volumes.

In a playful twist of teenage rivalry, Ollie pretends to have a glamorous date with a mysterious woman to make his sister jealous—only to find himself outmaneuvered when she decides to play along by posing as the very girl he invented. Disguised and determined, she shows up at the El Patio with a fur stole and heavy makeup, setting off a chain of misunderstandings that ends with her becoming an accidental celebrity.

Babs, a young woman determined to become a nurse, practices her skills on her brother, enthusiastically applying splints and bandages to his arms, legs, and head—much to his dismay. When their mother calls, Babs insists he stay put while she runs home to get the key, leaving him immobilized and frustrated. The story ends with Babs dragging her brother to the museum, insisting on more "practice" despite his protests.

Melvin, June, and Oswald find themselves caught in a playful rivalry after June confesses she dreamed of marrying Oswald, sparking jealousy and a series of dares. As the three argue over dreams, tea-leaf readings, and who’s truly meant for June, the line between fantasy and reality blurs in a lighthearted, mischievous showdown.