Behrman, a 60 year old painter, lived on the ground floor of the building and had lifelong dreamt of painting a masterpiece. When Johnsy fell ill and lost all hope Sue decided to discuss it with the old man to get some advice. To save Johnsy's life the painter painted the leaf of the creeper which was so real that Johnsy was convinced that the leaf did not fall even in the violent storm. It made her realize that things are not always how they seem to be. It is the grit and determination that makes a person healthy.

Behrman’s dream of painting a masterpiece came true with this incident.