Its christmas and the whole world is in a festive mood. TV news shows all the fun and in spite of the fact that I am not partying or at the least doing anything ,but still then today I am feeling light... I dont know but this feeling has come to me after a long time..Dont even remember when I last felt this way.
Getting SMSes late night yesterday was heartening! Cakes always fascinates me and the TV channels shows all types! But what is all the more pleasing are the gifts and 'gifts' reminded me of a story.......
Jim and Della.Oh! God,Jim was only twenty three and to be burdened by a family. $15 a week dosent go long.
Oh poor Jim! Della's Jim! Her Jim Dillingham! She cant live through Christmas without giving her Jim a present. Now there are two possessions of the Dillingham's...one was Jim gold watch and the other was Della's beautiful hair.
'Jim's gold watch is worthy of a platinum chain...not a leather strap',Della thought. She looked herself in the glass for a second....off went her brown jacket and she was out on the street. Where she stopped was a merchant who traded in hair.She went inside and let her hair fall to its length... here went the brown cascade. $30!!
She was ransacking the stores... atlast she found it..worthy of The Watch!
Jim returned and was shocked. After sometime he came out of the trance...they kissed and wished Christmas. Jim brought out the gift he had bought for Della...hair pins,pure tortoise shell which Della had craved. But now the hair which would have adorned them are gone. "My hair goes so fast,Jim".
Oh,Della had not shown her gift...There she brought out the platinum chain! Jim said-" Dell, lets put away our christmas gifts for a moment,they are just too good to be used now. I sold my watch to get your present. And now I suppose you better put the chops on".
The Magi were wise people who bought gifts for the christ child-they invented the art of giving christmas gifts...But of all those who give gifts,these are the wisest...They are the Magi!!
The wise are the wise because they only love,
The foolish are the foolish who think they understand love!
3 comments:
Great to be reminded of the story ”The Gift of Magi” this Christmas..It truly reflects the true essence of love…and of course a masterpiece from O Henry..Wish u a merry Christmas n a Happy New Year..
very thoughtful story specially for all those in love!
Merry Christams to you too,Srikant!
Yes,Paavani-that's a great story by O'Henry!
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