What do you need to do? write a summary. It is about 2 women, and their hardships, im guessing they live in a time of poverty and a time where wealth doesn't come often. They need to make money to get by, but the thought of selling this tree is like taking away what they were fighting for. They have strength because this tree is helping them push through these tough times. With the thought of the father, they tie a link between the tree and him.