ppiness. But a second later there were cries of unhappiness. Because there were The Combs -- the combs for her beautiful hair. When she first saw these combs in the shop window, she wanted them. They were beautiful combs, expensive combs, and now they were her combs. But she no longer had her hair!
Delia picked them up and held them. Her eyes were full of love.
But my hair will soon be long again, Jim.
And then Delia remembered. She jumped up and cried, Oh! Oh! She ran to get Jims beautiful present,
and she held it out to him.
Isnt it lovely, Jim? I looked everywhere for it. Now youll want to look at your watch a hundred times a day. Give it to me! Give me your watch, Jim! Lets see it with its new chain.
But Jim did not do this. He sat down, put his hands behind his head, and he smiled.
Delia, he said. Lets keep our presents for a time. Theyre so nice. You see, I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. And now, lets have dinner.
And this was the story of two young people who were very much in love.
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