Thrilling Romances #5
In "The Fool Was I!", Laura’s ambition pushes her to use charm to grow Tom’s garage—until the cost of success strains their relationship. When Tom discovers her methods, he ends things and hands her the business, forcing her to confront what truly matters. A heartfelt reunion with Tom, now rebuilding his life in a small town, offers a chance at something real. Art Gates handles both art and inks, bringing emotional depth to this 1949 romance with a 10-cent cover price.
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Laura will marry Tom as soon as he can provide “security!” She helps build up his garage business but Tom feels pressured by her ambition. When he learns Laura flirts with men to get them to sign service contracts with the garage, Tom breaks up with her and gives her the business. Laura realizes money can’t make her happy, and donates the company to charity. She asks Tom’s friend Frank to take her to Tom. Tom is now running a small town garage and he takes Laura back.
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