When Jim had opened it, he collapsed on a chair and laughed until tears came into his eyes. "i think we'd better put our presents away for a while", he said gently, at last. "You see." he continued, taking a small package from his pocket, "I've sold my watch to buy this comb for your hair! Isn't that funny?" nodding, as the tears rose in her eyes too, Della gave Jim a brave smile and said "Ours are the best Christmas presents in the world, you know.