“41st story”
First published: May.31.2018
There lived a poor old couple.
One day, when they were sitting together the old lady said: “I wish you could buy me a comb, so I could comb my hair.
It is hard to keep my long hair neat without combing it. It is very messy and doesn’t look good at all.”
The old man sighed loudly and replied: “My dear, I am so sorry I couldn’t buy you a comb. I don’t even have money to buy a wristband for my watch. It’s been ripped for a long time.”
The old woman smiled and kept quiet.
The couple stayed silent for a long time and didn’t sleep well.
The next day after work the old man took his watch to several shops to sell.
Thrift stores rejected him and said that it wasn’t worth a penny. He begged the last thrift store to exchange it with a comb.
The store manager felt bad and agreed to exchange the worthless watch for a comb. He got the comb for his wife and walked home happily.
When he got home and wanted to hand the comb to his wife, he saw her with short hair. He was shocked and said: “I loved your long hair, why did you cut it?”
and she said: “I sold my hair and bought a wristband for your watch.”
Thank you! I loved this story.
Thanks dear Michael 😍
Thank you, Michael, appreciate it.
Aww, that’s a very sweet story.😊
Thanks darling 😍
Appreciate your kindness dear.
Quite beautiful
Thanks Derrick dear 😍
true love 🙂
True love is so simple and beautiful , thanks dear 😍
you are most welcome 🙂
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Thanks, Kate, you are a sweetheart.
Heart warming ❤
Thanks darling 😍
Thank you, dear, much love.
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What a lovely emotional story! 💗💗
Thanks Anita darling ❤️
……….unselfish love……….brings tears to my eyes
You have a kind heart my dear 😍
ah, so nice of you to say! thank you!
My pleasure 😍
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What a beautiful love story <3
Thanks dear so much 😍
When love demands giving all that we have.
Yes and then we can call it true love. Thanks darling ❤️
Your story is very wise, dear Laleh, as the true love means true sacrifice.
My darling friend thanks so much ❤️
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That is true love indeed!
Love conquers every thing, thanks Peter.😍
A beautiful heart warming story of true unselfish love. “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”- Aristotle. Thank-you!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful quote my dear ❤️
An extra ordinary love 😀✌❤👍
True love is beautiful, thanks for sharing your thoughts my friend 😍
Reblogged this on lampmagician.
Thanks my kind friend ❤️
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I’m always tounched by your stories Laleh. This one is no exception ❤️
Uhhh, thanks sweetheart ❤️
That’s such a touching story 😊 so beautiful
Thanks sweetheart ❤️
So nice❤️
Thanks dear ❤️
You are so welcome,I love reading your stories❤️
Thanks so nice of you ❤️
You are very welcome .enjoy your week end
U too dear ❤️
just like the O. Henry Christmas story. 🙂
😊sweet Jim thank you ❤️
That’s “The Gift of the Magi” short story by O’Henry.
What a great story o’Henry told. Thanks 😍
You are really an amazing storyteller and writer, Laleh! Thank you for another great story! Michael 😉
You are such wonderful friend Michael dear ❤️
🙂 Have a great weekend Laleh! 🙂 Michael
You too Michael ❤️
One of my lifetime favorites! ❤️🎶❤️
Uhhhh so sweet ❤️
Lovely. Brought a smile to my face.
Because you’re sweet Sue dear ❤️
Pure Love!!
Thanks lovely ❤️
Aaah, true love 🙂
Money can’t buy, thanks dear for reading and commenting ❤️
Well I must say, your story has made my eyes water. Love is so beautiful isn’t it? So unselfish ? Love is always about the other person and not ourselves.
Thank you Laleh for sharing your adorable story. You are so lovely !
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My dear Crissy thanks so much for always care to leave your thoughts in a warm-hearted comments. Great to have such wonderful friends ❤️
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This story is so amazing
Thanks darling ❤️
A beautiful and tender story, where there are …
It is extraordinary!
Congratulations…
Greetings,
Thanks dear Mia for visiting and writing your thoughtful comment ❤️
A real pleasure, Laleh <3
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Hey Laleh, Namaste 🙂
So tender is the heart when in love! 🙂 Should we all be so lucky to experience love at least once in our lifetime.
A beautiful story, thank you Laleh.
Hoping all is well. Have a great weekend.
Namaste 🙂
DN
Thanks dear Dewin. I hope you have had found yours lol❤️thanks for reading and commenting 😍
Namaste Laleh,
Love would be a stranger in my life if ever met: it doesn’t happen for everyone, but I wish it for everyone. Perhaps one day at journey’s end I’ll know how it feels to be Loved in that special way.
I enjoy reading your flash-fiction, your stories, and reflecting on their content. They are whittled so precisely to leave only what is relevant: almost like a poem. Your story’s message is sincere, sometimes profound, but always worthy of thought.
Take care. Have a nice weekend.
Namaste 🙂
DN
That was so beautiful Dewin. I pray that you find your true love. Thanks for sharing your thoughts my dear friend ❤️
Thank you for prayers Laleh: the hug waiting to welcome us home is worth the wait 🙂
Always a pleasure to stop-by, thank you. Take care.
Love and be Loved <3 Namaste 🙂
DN
My pleasure Dewin and sure is worth waiting 😊😍have a great weekend ❤️
I hope so, and one-day will get to know so! Until then I shall carry a comb just in case 😀
Namaste <3
DN
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So sad but this is what love means. Beautiful story 🙏🏻
Thanks Andrew dear😊
wonderful and so touching! loved it,Mam!
Thanks for visiting and commenting, means a lot😊
I’ve heard this story before, but it still brings tears to my eyes. It’s a true love story 💗
Yes dear it’s an old story, me too I love love stories as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts❤️
Touching…thanks for sharing… 🙂
“Love is the expansion of two natures in such fashion that each include the other, each is enriched by the other.” Felix Adler
Thanks for sharing this beautiful quote my dear friend❤️
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
TOUCHE’—SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER—TO KNOW WHAT THE OTHER IS DOING…OUT OF LOVE!
Thanks Jonathan, you really are cool 😎 😂
WHY THANK YOU! NICE THING TO SAY!
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This story was told in America as “The Gift of the Magi” by the short story writer O. Henry. It’s a classic.
Such a great tale, thanks for the information dear Mitch.😊
An old and sweet story that tells you that love is greater than anything in the world.
I guess hearing love stories even as a myth never gets boring. Thanks dear friend 😍
“Gift of the Magi.” Except in the story the couple are quite young.😘
Thanks nice. Thanks dear friend for visiting 😍
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Love is a truly splendid thing! Great story, dear! ❤️
Life without love has no purpose, loving pets, kids, each other. Thanks darling. <3
True! ❤️
Putting the other first is one of the secrets of success in marriage. Reblogged.
So true, thanks for reblogging my dear friend 😍
I appreciate. Keep writing.
Means a lot.<3
We’re together.
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Reblogged this on Success Inspirers' World.
Thanks a million 😍
My pleasure!
Only the poor can appreciate true giving.
You’re right. Thanks for reading and commenting 😊
So beautiful story!!! Have a nice day!!! Wish love for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks darling, you too.😍
From the morning that accidentally find your blog i am reading your beautiful posts …….
Wonderful stories … with soul .. and love ….
You will have me your fan from today!!!!!
I’m so honoured my dear 😍
I am so happy find souls like yours!!!!!
Pleasure is all mine ❤️
Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
Another tale with a message from Laleh. 😉
Thanks my dear friend Jack😍
Such a lovely story. 🙂
Thanks dear Marje❤️
That ‘teared’ me up…Lovely.Thank you Laleh. xx
You have a kind heart my friend 😍
A poem for you:
AND NOW…
An ethereal curtain rises,
a feathered chorus orchestrates –
enter Spring: her grand debut,
veiled by dew-dropped, cob-webbed lace.
Crowned with gold forsythia;
yellow trumpets show respect:
earth’s treasure-chest is opening –
all creatures genuflect.
Each Spring I have a love affair,
wonder at her yearly flair,
and at her feet I leave a prayer
for all the beauty dwelling there.
Love
Joy x .
Wow, thanks for sharing such amazing poem Joy👍😍
You are most welcome. I can send more! Funny ones too.. xx .
Would be pleasure 😊
E’ l’abbraccio d’amore.
Thanks for following dear friend.
This story is extraordinarily like The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry.
Thank you dear 😍
Hmm.
The Gift of the Magi by O’Henry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gift_of_the_Magi
Beautiful ❤️
This love exist… not everyday you see it or hear about it but it’s there.
sweet love, thanks darling.<3
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True love knows no bounds when both people have the best intentions for each other to express their love. Thanks Laleh !!
Thank you dear friend for your beautiful words.😍
You are welcome. Your post brought out this response Laleh !!
Appreciate it dear 😍
Touching ❤
Very nice of you.😍
Love–that’s what it’s all about! <3 xo
You are very kind Bette dear ❤️
Wat ee mooi verhaal en een staaltje van echte liefde
Thanks dear it means a lot, appreciate your comment.😍
This lovely tale comes from a short story by O. Henry titled “The Gift of the Magi”. It’s been a favorite of mine for many, many years. Nice to see it here, along with the great photos!
thanks dear friend for following and reading.❤️
Beautiful!
Thanks darling ❤️
Reblogged this on Tourism Observer.
Thanks dearest friend ❤️
Stay great Laleh
Sweet 👍🏻❤️
Nice story to tell
Thanks dear friend ❤️
This one of my favorite stories. Thank you for sharing 💕
Thank you for reading, appreciate that.<3
A truly gorgeous story Laleh… xx
Thanks Ivor. Appreciate your kind visit.❤️
Wonderful story, touched my heart so much! ❤️❤️❤️
You have a kind heart dear.💕❤️
A very beautiful story!❤️
Appreciate your kindness dear.💗💕
Beautiful story!
Thanks a million dear friend.🌺
Reblogged this on B +Ve !!.
Appreciate it.🌺
Such a heartfelt story. Really touching. Nice to meet you here on your beautiful blog.
Thanks so much sweetheart, appreciate your friendship.❤️
Thankyou for remembering on this fable, Laleh! Always good getting back to the essentials. Hope you are staying save and can enjoy the autumn. Best wishes, Michael
Thanks Michael you’re a supportive friend, appreciate it.❤️
❤️ Thank you very much for your kindness, Laleh! Will try to do more, but i am so bad in reviewing,its horrible.
I see opposite, you’re very good at it. Thanks a million.🌹
🌹🌹🌹 Thank you so much! 🌹🌹🌹
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Isn’t it similar to the short story by O Henry
I don’t really know who the writer is. But it was a beautiful one to share. Thanks dear.🌺
Such a sweet and touching story. Thank you, xx
Thanks so much dear for your time, means a lot.🌺
True lovers can go to any extent that one can say ,”Everything is fair in love and sacrifice”. Thanks for the nice little absorbing love story!💕
Appreciate your kindness dear friend.❤️
Thanks for appreciating my comments ,my dear friend 😃
My pleasure.🌺
love
the word
is too often
heard
from rosalie
oh dear
thank the lord
no more
in person!
Beautiful comment as always my kind friend John.🌺
How beautiful! Such is true love.
Thanks so much Binte.🌺🌹
A heart melting story.
Thank you beautiful lady ! ♥️♥️
Awww, you’re awesome.🤗😍❤️😘
So simple and pure. This was so lovely. Thank you for this. 😇
Thanks dear Kumar, appreciate it.
A lovely story! When the love is true, the heart forever wants to show the love!
Thank you Warren means a lot.
Love is the most beautiful thing in the world….
I believe that, appreciate your share of thoughts dear.
Beautiful story. More often than not love is professed rather than expressed.
Thank you dear, appreciate it.
You’re welcome, Laleh 🙂
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It’s beautiful!