Annapolis Nurse — Virginia McDonnell

RED, WHITE…AND THE NAVY BLUES!

Nurse Julie Arany, a former Hungarian refugee, hated all men in uniform after the Communists killed her parents and forced her to flee from her home.

But at Annapolis, a courageous young mid-shipman taught Nurse Julie the difference between Navy Blue and Communist “Red” -- and handsome Dr. Warren Stone taught her the meaning of love.

“I can't accept your ring, Time,”
…Nurse Julie whispered sadly. “I'm sorry.”

“But why can't you?” Midshipman Cooper asked, his voice husky with emotion. “I know you love me.”

“It's because -- because you're in the Navy,” she stammered, “If you could leave the Academy…”

“Julie what's gotten into you? Don't ask me to choose between you and the Navy.” She shivered and Tim put his strong arms around her. “Honey, promise you'll wait for me.”

“I -- can't,” she said miserably. “I just can't”