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Issue Details: First known date: 1987... no. 1 February 1987 of Fine Line est. 1987 Fine Line
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1987 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Hidden Complexities of Life and Art, Sue Murray , single work review
— Review of Journey with a Stranger : The Love Story of an Artist and a Writer Hilde Knorr , 1986 single work autobiography ; (p. 56-58)
Heaven's White Clouds, Paddy O'Reilly , single work short story (p. 59-62)
The Enlargement of Bethany, Carmel Bird , single work short story

Harry Stone runs an optometrist's in Woodpecker Point, where he knows nearly every one of the residents. He is smitten with Bethany Grey, the owner of the Orchid Frock shop across the street, but she has never come in for an appointment.

As Harry's receptionist, Lisa, gets married, he tries to connect with Bethany Grey, but loses his courage. He plans on gifting an enlarged photograph of her at the wedding to her. When he looks at the photo, he sees skulls in her eyes.

Harry gives a smaller version of the photo instead, one without the skulls visible. Bethany thanks him and mentions she's been meaning to make an appointment.

 (p. 63-68)
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