The short story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, can bring a point that material possessions are temporary. Some possessions may come back as they were while others become lost. When Della sells her hair and purchases a chain for Jim's watch, she gave a temporary possession for a Christmas gift. Jim's gift of the combs Della desired cost Jim his watch handed down to him from his father and grandfather. The gifts that Della and Jim gave to each other would have been perfect for the other if they both had not given up their prized possessions for a gift for the other person's possession.
"The Gift of the Magi" shows that material items are less important then the company of others. Jim worked for low pay with little money to save up for gifts and extra items that the two characters wanted. Della stayed at home with thoughts of how much money the couple had to spare. Both knew the money gained from Jim's job would not be enough for extras. Giving up a prized object for the other showed that no matter what the cost the characters wanted to give the other a gift to remember and give them happiness. Della and Jim were happy just seeing the other happy even with their loss.
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