In "the gift of the magi" why does jim stare at della with a "peculiar expression" when he first returns to their flat on christmas eve?

one of the central themes of edward abbey's work has been his staunch opposition to the glen canyon dam on the colorado river that created lake powell, destroying stunning scenery and wildlife habitat, endangering many rare species of fish and animals, and also irreparably destroying many important archaeological sites which provided information about the early inhabitants of the united states.

following gollum to the back entrance