Read the excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi." At 7 o’clock the coffee was made and the frying-pan was on the back of the stove hot and ready to cook the chops. Jim was never late. Della doubled the fob chain in her hand and sat on the corner of the table near the door that he always entered. Then she heard his step on the stair away down on the first flight, and she turned white for just a moment. She had a habit of saying a little silent prayer about the simplest everyday things. In this excerpt, the Dillingham Youngs are described as a couple that?

In this excerpt, the Dillingham Youngs are described as a couple that were in deep love for each other, value their relationship more than material things, and who eagerly awaited for the company of the other spouse when they went away from home.

Explanation:

"The Gift of the Magi" was a 1905 story by O. Henry depicting the exchange of gifts between the couple despite their poor means. The story tells of a young and poor husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with their little savings.

The title was taken from the gifts offered Baby Jesus in Bethlehem by the three Wise men from the East (Magi).  The story depicts precious gifts and wisdom in giving. The lesson of the story extols selflessness and love as the greatest gifts of all.   This implies that we should always consider the other person and their needs above our selfishness.

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