Of Mice And Men: A Short Story

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The boys headed out to the dark woods where they suspected Lenny hiding. George remember of telling Lenny to go hide in the brush by the river. As George continued to scream Lenny’s name, he heard branches breaking. As if someone was running away from him. George continued to follow the noises.
“Lenny is that you, Lenny…” George hollered. “George, George i missed you George, I did a bad thing… I didn't mean to George, please don't be mad” Lenny solemnly said. “Lenny, I understand, i'm not mad. But how did it happen?” George questioned. “Well, she asked me to stroke her hair, it was soft George. Then she yanked back, I held on… I was scared, she wouldn't stop screaming, so I put my hand over her mouth, then she wouldn't move anymore. I don't

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