Kamizelka by Bolesław Prus
The story revolves around a married couple facing financial difficulties and the husband's declining health. As the husband becomes increasingly ill, the wife secretly adjusts his waistcoat to give the illusion that he is not losing weight, hoping to lift his spirits. This small act of love and deception highlights the couple's deep affection for each other amidst their struggles. The narrative poignantly explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human tendency to find hope in small gestures, even in the face of inevitable loss.