One dollar and eighty-seven cents nbsp The flat shows how hard life is for them It shows their daily struggle But they face it together The Flat Shows Love and Warmth Though the flat is poor it feels warm because Jim and Della love each other Della cooks dinner in the tiny kitchen She waits at the door for Jim She wants the room to look neat for him Jim comes home tired from his work He opens the door slowly The flat becomes bright when they smile at each other Their small room becomes a place of deep love Money is little but love is strong The Flat Creates the Mood of Sacrifice The flat is the place where both sacrifices begin Della stands before the mirror and looks at her long hair It was nbsp Shining like a cascade of brown waters nbsp She decides to cut it She goes from this flat to Madame Sofronie to sell it Jim also leaves this flat to sell his gold watch He returns with the combs Della returns with the chain Their small flat becomes the stage of love loss sacrifice and surprise Their flat is poor but their hearts are rich The small rooms hold great love Every corner shows sacrifice Every moment shows care In this little New York home Jim and Della create the true meaning of Christmas