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Janice, a wary young waitress in a Chicago lunch shop, is jolted when a flashy stranger turns a gunpoint robbery into a strange rescue, recovering the stolen cash and introducing himself as Rickey. His theatrical charm follows her home through the warm night, and what begins as flirtation soon becomes a dangerous awakening, especially as he presses her to question whether her engagement to steady, dependable Bob is built on love or habit. When Rickey whisks her into a glittering hotel, a dinner, dancing, and a moonlit drive to the lake open Janice to a world of glamour, freedom, and unsettling possibility. But the stranger's confession—that he is only a commission salesman, not a wealthy man—deepens the emotional stakes. Torn between Bob's plain devotion and Rickey's dazzling appeal, Janice ultimately chooses honesty, only to discover that Bob's quiet dignity and fierce loyalty matter more than she realized. As danger closes in, Bob is attacked and robbed, then later helps bring down the slick criminal known as Gentleman Sanders, earning headlines and a reward. A registered package and letter reveal his suspicions about Rickey, while his protective plans for the future—and Janice's renewed certainty—set the stage for marriage, ambition, and a safer life together. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.