- The fur collar and muffs are compared to the most beautiful fur in New York.
2. "There was clearly nothing to do but fall into each other's arms and each stammer an incomprehensible word or two about never doubting or knowing or believing."
- The way they fall into each other's arms is compared to the way they communicate with each other, stammering incomprehensible words.
3. "Then the two young people laughed long and joyously, and kissed each other five or six times--not once more than that--for that was less frequent than their usual rate of kisses."
- Their laughter is compared to the sound of their usual rate of kisses.
4. "Now Della's beautiful hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters."
- Della's hair is compared to a cascade of brown waters.
5. "Jim drew a package from his overcoat pocket and threw it upon the table."
- The way Jim throws the package is compared to the way he throws his overcoat.
6. "The string was cut, and out tumbled the two pieces of a fine comb, part ivory and part tortoise-shell, with jewelled rims--just the shade to wear in the beautiful vanished hair."
- The comb is compared to the shade of Della's beautiful vanished hair.
7. "He looked from Della's radiant face to her empty hands. And then he laughed--laughed long and joyously, and as contentedly as the happiest and simplest with a great treasure who had earned it."
- Jim's laughter is compared to the way he feels about the treasure he has earned.