By O. Henry
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Jim and Della had two valuable possessions. These things gave them great pride. One was Jim's gold watch. It was his father's and his grandfather's. The other was Della's hair.

The Queen of Sheba had many jewels and gifts. But Della's long, beautiful hair was greater. King Solomon had mountains of golden treasure. But Della's hair shined brighter.

Della's beautiful hair fell about her. It flowed and shone like a river of golden waters. It reached below he...