Their love is everlasting from "summary" of The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated) by O. Henry
Della and Jim, a young couple deeply in love, were faced with the challenge of buying each other Christmas gifts with very little money. Della had beautiful, long hair that she was proud of, while Jim owned a gold watch that was a family heirloom. In a moment of selflessness, Della decided to sell her hair to purchase a chain for Jim’s watch. Jim, on the other hand, sold his watch to buy jeweled combs for Della’s hair. When they exchanged gifts on Christmas Eve, they were both shocked and dismayed at the sacrifices the other had made. However, instead of being upset, they realized the depth of each other’s love and the lengths they were willing to go to make the other happy. Despite the material gifts being rendered useless, the true gift was the realization of the strength of their love. They understood that their love was not based on material possessions but on the deep connection they shared. The gifts were a symbol of their willingness to sacrifice for each other, showing that their love was indeed everlasting. In the end, Della’s hair grew back, and they were left with a sense of profound gratitude for each other. Their love had been tested and proven to be unwavering. They had learned that true love transcends material things and is rooted in selflessness and sacrifice. Through their actions, they had shown that their love was indeed everlasting.
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