Tim Dancey; Delia Jones; Nick Jordan; Dan Jones; Peter Hall; Joan; Meg Rainer
Synopsis
Delia lived on a barge with her grandfather and young Tim Dancey, whom she had cared for since the death of his parents. They are happy until Tim's uncle comes to take him away.
Note at the bottom of the splash page states: "First published in 1965". However, an earlier publication of this story with a copyright date of 1961 has been confirmed with True Life Library (IPC, 1954 ? series) #281.
Bob refuses to move on in the checkout queue at the supermarket until Pat agrees to go out with him. Pat goes out with Bob many times after that and discovers that Bob is not like anyone else she has ever dated. Bob feels like one of the objects he makes at his factory job - just a mass produced item. His opinions begin to affect Pat until one day at work she announces that she is quitting.