Answer: D. Della and Jim loved each other despite their financial difficulties
Explanation: Based on this excerpt of "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, what we can infer about the characters of Jim and Della is that they loved each other despite their financial difficulties. Although they had to move into a less comfortable flat, their love for each other could endure the difficulties of the situation. Della's hug when he came home was worth everything.
