only $1.87 to buy a present for jim. her jim. many a happy hour she had spent planning for something nice for him. something fine and rare and sterling—something just a little bit near to being worthy of the honor of being owned by jim.

In 2081, everyone is equal not only in the eyes of the law but in every way; nobody is smarter, more athletic, better looking, etc. than anyone else. hazel is of average intelligence, which means she can't think about anything except in short bursts, and george has an intelligence way above normal.