THE GIFT OF THE MAGIE

the second act 

Della though that the watch chain in the jewelry store matches Jim’ watch very well. Jim's pocket watch is lack of such chain. She try her best to save money to buy Jim a watch chain. One day met Bob who held a blanket of bread. She stopped him anxiously.

Della:“Bob, I want to talk with you about something.”

Bob:what is up? I am hurry to send this bread to Miss …if I am late, she would be angry

Della: I just bought your bread. Don’t you remember?

Bob: Yeah, I can remember. So what’s wrong with that?

Della: I brought 5 pounds of bread. 2.43 dollars each pound. I gave you 20 dollars. You paid me back 6dollars and 5 cents, right?

Bob: (thought for a while) answer doubtfully “err ……yeah ，I think so.

Della: (Very excited)well, Bob, I think you should pay me back 6 dollars and 7cents,not 6dollars and 5cents.so you owe me 2cents.you can count it again.

Bob :( Very surprised) that’s not true. Della

Della: (very anxious) just think about it, 2.43dollars each pound, and……

Bob :( Interrupt her suddenly)I don’t want to count any more, just 2cents.

Della :( A little bit angry) yes. Just 2cents.but it’s mine. You have to pay it back to me.

Bob :( Complaining) Oh! OK. Della. You always like this. Haggle over every ounce.

 (Bob put the blanket down and get money from his pocket)

Bob: just 1dollar and 3cents. (Hold it highly)I give it to  you. (put it in her hand with all his strength and walk away quickly with the blanket )You are so mean!

Della: (Smiles satisfied) Many thanks. (Pour all money in her hands and count again. Talking to her) how could it be like this. I just have ……I cannot buy a watch chain with it. What should I do?