Myrtle Wreath was a woman who lived and worked in Dick Tracy's city. She had dark hair. Myrtle was married to Nifty Wreath, and the couple had a son named Johnny. Nifty was a professional gambler, which bothered Myrtle. She separated from him and took Johnny with her. During World War II, Myrtle took a job as a truck driver. She placed Johnny in the free day-care center offered by Mrs. Potter. One day, Nifty abducted Johnny, believing that Myrtle was unfairly keeping him from his son. Nifty resolved to reform his ways, and he and Myrtle reconciled.