Once upon a time, there stood a magnificent, towering tree. A little boy visited the tree every single day. He would climb her branches to pick her fruit and nap peacefully in her shade. He loved the tree dearly, and the tree loved playing with him just as much. As time passed, the boy grew up and no longer came to play every day. One day, he returned to the tree looking deeply saddened. The tree invited him to play, but the boy replied, "I am no longer a child; I cannot play with you anymore. I want toys, but I have no money to buy them." The tree said softly, "I am sorry, for I have no money either. However, you may take all my fruit and sell them. Then, you will have the money you need." The boy was overjoyed. He plucked every piece of fruit and hurried away. The boy did not return for a long time. The tree was heartbroken. One day, the boy finally returned. The tree quivered with excitement and invited him to play. But the boy said, "I don't have time...