Romantic Confessions #2
"Love Never Listens" is a tender, character-driven story from 1949’s Romantic Confessions #2, spotlighting Frances, a gifted pianist whose journey to artistic fulfillment is deeply tied to her emotional awakening. Written and illustrated by Al McWilliams, the tale unfolds with quiet sincerity as Frances navigates the complexities of love and self-discovery, testing the boundaries between performance and truth. The heartfelt cover by John Prentice captures the story’s poignant mood, a 10-cent window into a timeless exploration of the heart’s truest notes.
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Frances spends her youth studying piano and at age 21 is awarded a scholarship to the Memorial Conservatorium. Her teacher says she will never be great until she knows love, so Frances picks up fellow student Alec and pretends to fall in love with him. On the eve of her concert, Alec proposes marriage but Frances admits she doesn’t love him. Her concert is a failure and Frances realizes she did love Alec. They are reunited for her next concert and this time she plays with love in her heart.
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