They realize the irony of their sacrifice from "summary" of The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated) by O. Henry
In their deep longing to show their love, Jim and Della each sacrificed their most prized possessions. Della sold her beautiful hair, a treasure that Jim adored, to purchase a special gift for him. Meanwhile, Jim sold his cherished pocket watch, a family heirloom, to buy Della a set of combs for her hair. Upon exchanging gifts, they both realized the irony of their sacrifice. They understood the depth of each other's love and the true value of their relationship. Despite their selfless acts, they found themselves with gifts that were now rendered useless. Della's gift of combs was meant for her hair, which she had sold, while Jim's watch chain was now a mere decoration without the watch it once held. However, in tha...
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