he once more picked up his stack of tags . but if so he didnt keep them there . i started kicking frantically , trying to free myself from the hook . she wondered if he 'd just swept everything into his room before she got home . i just wish id notice it naturally . i eagerly move over to sit down beside him . `` the trees down in our part of the world are n't nearly so tall , and they have leaves that fall off when winter arrives . '' we sat in silence for a time . 