Their love transcends material possessions from "summary" of The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated) by O. Henry
In the small, shabby flat that Jim and Della called home, there was little in the way of material wealth. Their possessions were few, their income modest. Yet, what they lacked in material riches, they more than made up for in love. Their love for each other was a flame that burned bright, casting a warm glow over their humble surroundings. In their love, Jim and Della found a richness that no amount of money could buy. They cherished each other above all else, finding joy in the simple pleasures of shared laughter and tender moments. Their love was a treasure more precious than gold, more enduring than silver. When Christmas approached and the couple found themselves without the means to buy each other gifts, they each made a sacrifice out of love. Della cut off her long, beautiful hair to buy Jim a chain for his treasured watch. Jim, in turn, sold his watch to buy Della a set of combs for her hair. These gifts, though seemingly impractical, were a ...
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