O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. ([Source][1].) [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._Henry
The Last Leaf
The Last Leaf
Synopsis
Sue and Johnsy are two girlfriends who live together in New York City. When Johnsy becomes sick one winter, she makes up her mind to die when the last leaf falls from the ivy plant growing outside her window. Sue would do anything to help her friend get well, but she is a poor artist. As the winter wind blows and the rain falls, there seems no way to stop the last leaf from falling.
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Characters
SueSupporting
Johnsy's roommate and fellow struggling painter; she cares for Johnsy throughout her illness and later sacrifices herself to save her.
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Edition
The Last LeafPaperback, 1980
35 pages
JamestownLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780890611951
