One dollar and eighty-seven cents is all that Della has been able u period of time. 
Jim and Della have been married for a long time and they are quite old now.
 Della is a hair-dresser so she knows how to take care of her hair.
 Madam Sophonie accepts to buy Della's hair out of pity for her. 
Della has had no difficulty deciding what gift to buy for Jim.
 Della is so worried about her short hair that she forgot to prepare dinner that day.