George and Lennie reach the and inspect the house where they will be staying. There they meet Candy, the old , who is missing his right and who is constantly followed by his old sheep . From Candy they learn about the previous tenant, the boss; the boss’s son, Curley; Curley’s wife; and the buck, Crooks. While in the bunk our protagonists also meet the boss, Curley, Curley’s wife, Slim, and Carlson. When the boss meets George and Lennie, he thinks they are up to something because doesn’t let talk. George talks his way out of it by making up an for Lennie’s mental deficiency and praising his ability to . In this chapter we learn that is a mean little guy who was a boxer and who is recently married. He doesn’t like Lennie right away, supposedly because Lennie is than Curley. Curley’s is pretty and she is also a flirt. She shows this when she the bunkhouse with the excuse of searching for Curley. George has a feeling about both Curley and his wife, and he tells Lennie to them as much as possible. When the other ranchers return from the fields for dinner, and Carlson enter the bunkhouse and introduce themselves. Slim’s just had a litter of the night before. suggests that Slim give one of his puppies to so that they can get rid of the old dog who and has many health problems. During this discussion, Lennie gets excited and before going to dinner asks George to ask Slim for one of his pups. George and Lennie are supposed to join Slim’s after dinner to return to the field and buck .