You wear out, Ed Tom. All the time you spend tryin to get back what's been took from you there's more goin out the door. After a while you just try and get a tourniquet on it. Your grandad never asked me to sign on as deputy with him. I done that my own self. Hell, I didn't have nothing else to do. Paid about the same as cowboyin. Anyway, you never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.
The quote reflects on the futility of trying to reclaim what has been lost, suggesting that the effort only leads to further losses. The speaker implies that in the struggle to hold on, one often overlooks the ongoing departures in life. This perspective serves as a reminder that sometimes, accepting loss is more beneficial than relentless pursuit of what once was.
The speaker also reflects on personal decisions and the nature...
