Short story

The last question

During my final year at school, our professor suddenly gave us a test. I quickly read all the questions, until I got to the last, surprisingly the question was: What is the name of the woman who cleans the school? Surely it was a joke. coincidentally I had seen the cleaning woman at school. She was tall, dark hair, about fifty years, but ... How would I know her name? Handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. Of course, the professor said. In their lives you will meet many people. All are significant. They all deserve your attention and care, even if they smile and say HELLO! I never forgot that lesson.

Suddenly, I also learned her name was Mary. but time later unfortunately she died.