This was an interesting excerpt to read because it had an unusual twist to it. Mrs. Hopewell had hired the Freemans as her tenants because there were no other applicants. Mrs. Hopewell had a daughter named Joy whom changed her name to Hulga. Joy was involved in an accident at a very young age which had left her without a leg. Mrs. Hopewell was very fascinated by the artifical leg. Joy had taken her PH.D which forced her to go back to school. One day a boy showed up at their door to sell bibles and introduced himself as Manley Pointer. He came in and talked and had dinner with Mrs. Hopewell. Hulga did not approve of this because she did not believe in bibles and didnt like the fact that he was trying to sell them bibles. Hulga notices him looking at her while eating and ignores him. Eventually the two become real close and begin to talk about her artificial leg. He eventually gains her trust and takes the leg. Hulga had insisted that he was a christian but he replies that he does not believe in anything.
According to Mrs. Freeman, some people just are not as simple as they look. I liked the reading but i also got lost towards the end, when the sign read “this product to be used only for the prevention of disease.” Like was it a potion to kill her ? And she would not show him her aritificial leg towards the end, but ending up showing him because she thought he was “good”? The story was interesting because it shows how her first impression of him really turned out to be wrong. I had originally thought the story would end in a different way. But I would appreciate it if someone can help me clear up the ending of the story.