 George passionately insists that his and Lennie's life will not be the lonely life of isolation of the typical ranch hand, and that their dream of owning their own house and farm will become a reality.Later, while reading the want ad to Lennie, who now has his own puppy, George is overheard by Candy, who asks to join them in their venture and offers his savings as inducement.After some calculation, George concludes that the three of them will be able to buy the house and farm in one month.