Read the excerpt. the leaves on the trees that had been a vibrant green only a few weeks ago were beginning to dull and thin. the air was damp and thick and at times felt like a living presence. the sun was no longer hot enough to burn it off, but the permanent chill that november would bring to freeze it out had not yet set in. we walked to school slowly, and i felt a twinge of envy at the enthusiasm of the squirrels that seemed to dart in every direction across the sidewalk. i wish i had their energy today. which inference about the setting is most strongly supported by details in the excerpt? the story is set in the countryside. the story is set in the fall. the story is set in the united states. the story is set in the afternoon.