Old Candy, who has lost a hand, has been assigned the job of sweeping out the bunkhouse and other minor duties. In the midst of other activity, he still does his job.
When Lennie and George arrive, Candy greets them with the news that the boss has been looking for them since the morning; he talks with them until the boss arrives. Then he quickly goes outside. After the boss leaves, his son Curley enters...
Old Candy, who has lost a hand, has been assigned the job of sweeping out the bunkhouse and other minor duties. In the midst of other activity, he still does his job.
When Lennie and George arrive, Candy greets them with the news that the boss has been looking for them since the morning; he talks with them until the boss arrives. Then he quickly goes outside. After the boss leaves, his son Curley enters and becomes antagonistic, especially toward Lennie. After Curley departs, Candy re-enters and again talks with George and Lennie, explaining to them about Curley's pugnacious nature. But, he tells the men, "Don't tell Curley I said none of this. He'd slough me."
Old Candy is clearly insecure about his job. This is one reason why he makes sure that he completes his tasks. For instance, he gossips for a short time with George and Lennie, but he soon moves toward the door, and says,
I gotta be settin' out the wash basins for the guys. The Teams'll be in before long." (Chapter 2)
Even though he obviously enjoys gossiping, Candy remembers his responsibilities. This action indicates that he is a good worker.
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