The Confused Tree

There is a little tree in our backyard on which all of the leaves have turned red. My daughter and I noticed it yesterday and I said that somebody should explain to the tree that it is only July, not October and it is changing colors much too soon. She said "I will!" and ran out into the backyard. A minute later, I see her (through the window) standing there, talking to the tree. I would have loved to have been able to hear it.