But they never get what they want. The ranch is just a dream they never get it Crooks and looked towards the door because the horses were moving restlessly. "I think there's somebody in the barn, he said. "Perhaps it's Slim. Slim sometimes comes into the barn two or three times a night. He's a really good worker and he takes good care of his animals. Crooks stood up, again feeling pain from his back, and moved towards the door. 'Is that you, Slim? he called. Candy's voice answered "Slim's gone into town. Have you seen Lennie? 'Do you mean the big man?" asked Crooks. "Yes. Have you seen him He's in here," Crooks answered. He went back to his bunk and lay down Candy appeared in the doorway, scratching hisarm and looking into the harness room. He did not try to enter. "Hey, Lennie,' he said, "I've been thinking about those rabbits. You can come in if you want," Crooks said reluctantly. seemed embarrassed at the idea of going Crooks' room. don't know," he said. "But if you want me to "Come in," said Crooks. "If everybody's going to come in, you can come too." He was pleased to have so many visitors although he was trying to appear angry. Candy came in, was still embarrassed. This is a nice little room," he said to Crooks. "You must be glad to have a room just for yourself. "You were going to tell me about the rabbits,' said Lennie, interrupting. Candy leant against the wall and continued to scratch his arm where his hand had been. I've been here a long time he said, "and so has Crooks. But this is the first time I've ever been in Crooks' room Men don't come into a black man's room very much,' said