They left their previous job by a rape accusation, in Weed, on Lennie. Candy, also known as the Old Swamper, has a dog that is rheumatic. ... Candy has a dog that is rheumatic. ... In the next chapter, Carlson bullies Candy in allowing him to shoot his ageing dog. ... Carlson shot the dog while Slim made a pit for him. ...
Lennie was accused of raping a woman at a ranch in Weed, when all he did was touch her. ... Also, Candy must kill his dog in this chapter. Carlson another character introduced in this chapter shoots the dog in the back of his head with his Luger. ... Lennie pets the pup so hard he kills the small dog. ...
Lennie, being curious and fascinated with soft things, grabbed a young girl's dress and tore it, causing her to scream and accuse Lennie of rape. ... What happened to Candy's dog was foreshadowing what eventually ended up happening when George had to shoot Lennie. ...
