Secrets of Love and Marriage #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis is an anthology issue containing multiple short stories. "A Wife Is a Partner" follows a woman who spent years training herself for a radio career but sacrificed her dreams when marrying a man in summer stock; when she encounters her old flame years later and learns he became successful, she questions her choices until her husband's love and support remind her of what truly matters. "The Last Act" depicts a pilot's wife anxiously waiting for her husband to return from a dangerous mission, struggling with her fears until he arrives safely and they reconcile. Additional stories visible include "The Man Said 'No'" and "Quick Cure," which explore various romantic and marital conflicts and resolutions typical of the romance anthology genre.
Angela, a devoted wife, takes matters into her own hands when her husband Bill, a talented but insecure artist, refuses to pursue a major advertising campaign. She secretly submits his artwork to Ed Lucas, the client, only to spark a furious rift when Bill discovers her actions and storms out, leaving her heartbroken and unsure if their marriage can survive the fallout.
In a poignant moment of reflection, actress Gilda Loring, now a celebrated stage star, is reminded of her past when a letter from her former love, John Northey, reaches her—revealing he never left their hometown, choosing a quiet life as a professor over a lucrative career. As she grapples with the weight of her choices, John unexpectedly appears at her dressing room, offering a second chance at love she once sacrificed for fame.
Amy, a young singer, reflects on a past romance with Sam, the music director who once hired her, as she performs on stage. Memories of their close bond and a pivotal moment in Las Vegas — when she confessed her love and he rejected her with a painful "no" — surface, leaving her heartbroken.
Sue, a devoted stewardess, struggles with anxiety over her fiancé Joe Reeves, a test pilot whose dangerous work leaves her constantly worried. When Joe takes a new job testing experimental aircraft, Sue confronts him about his risks, leading to a heartfelt argument and her decision to return his engagement ring. Their relationship is tested by distance and fear, but moments of connection and shared memories—like a trip to Honolulu and a quiet reunion at a private airfield—hint at a deeper bond that endures despite the storm.
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Reprinted in Treasure Trove #2 (1958)
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