Read the following excerpt from o Henry's the gift of the magi one dollar and eighty seven cents that was all and sixty cents of it was in pennies pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldoz?

Answer 1

This excerpt describes the humble amount of money the protagonist, Della, had saved up - one dollar and eighty-seven cents, mostly in pennies. It highlights her diligent efforts in saving small amounts over time. This small sum plays a significant role in the story's plot and emphasizes the theme of sacrifice for love.