peach

A certain snail was particularly fond of peaches.  One day this snail decided to go in search of a peach tree.  He found such a tree and began to climb up the trunk slowly.  As he climbed, a bird came along and began asking questions.

"Where are you going?" asked the bird.

The snail replied, "I'm climbing this peach tree to get a peach."

"Silly snail," scolded the bird.  It's not the right season, there are no peaches on this tree!"

The snail replied, "Well by the time I get to the top, there will be peaches!"