Good Country People Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes

This is a classic Hulga line. Since we are shown at every turn just how much she misses, and how many illusions she has, it's meant to seem ironic and silly to the reader.

This is how Hulga feels when she lets Manley remove her leg. Her reaction shows that what she really wants out of life is to be able to trust and confide in another person.