What does the reader learn
about the setting in "the gift
of the magi" from the
underlined passage in section
2?
a. the youngs are living in a mansion where
della had "nothing to do."
b. it reveals the youngs are poor--della
cries on a "shabby little couch" because she
has little money.
c. the youngs don't like fancy furniture and
so have decorated in a shabby style.

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