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A chain for a watch may be a trivial thing in "Gift of the Magi," but Della gives it, knowing that it complements and highlights Jim’s “quietness and value.”
This traditional American holiday story tells of a young couple trying to make their way in life. They struggle to find gifts for each other at Christmas time. What can they find to show their love for each other? Like other O. Henry stories, this one has a surprise ending.