It was a cold and rainy day in November. The leaves were falling from the trees, and the wind was howling. Inside a small apartment, a young woman named Sue was sitting by the window, watching the rain. She was very sick, and she knew that she didn't have much time left. Across the street, an old man was also sitting by the window. He was a painter, and he had been watching Sue for several days. He could see that she was very sick, and he felt sorry for her. One day, the old man decided to do something to cheer Sue up. He went outside and found a beautiful leaf that was still clinging to a tree. He carefully brought the leaf into Sue's apartment and placed it on her windowsill. When Sue saw the leaf, she smiled. She knew that the old man had done this for her, and she was touched by his kindness. She looked at the leaf every day, and it gave her hope. A few days later, Sue died. But even in death, she was not forgotten. The old man continued to look after the leaf, and he would often tell people the story of how it had helped Sue to find hope. The leaf eventually fell from the tree, but it would never be forgotten. It was a symbol of hope, and it had helped one young woman to face her final days with courage and dignity.