His "friend," his cousin, has never done a great many things according to page four or five (depending on your edition):
- seen a movie
- eaten at a restaurant
- gone more than five miles away from her home
- read anything, other than comics from the newspaper or the Bible
- received a telegram
- sent a telegram
- worn any make up
- intentionally lied
- wished harm on anyone
- "let a hungry dog go hungry"
All of this tells us she is a woman who has a very simple, and some might say sheltered, life. She stays close to home and does not experience much outside of her immediate surroundings. Yet, she seems very happy and content. She is also very kind and friendly to others. So, while her experiences may be limited, she is not a recluse who does not interact with anyone. She simply limits her interactions. She also appears to really enjoy the simplicities of life. For example, she says she doesn't need to see a movie, she would rather have Buddy tell her what happens. That means she likes his storytelling over going to the movie - she appreciates him and theme they spend together. From this list, we learn that she is a simple woman.
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