George says he will buy Lennie a piece of land with a little house and some animals, so they can live off the fat of the land and not have to work for anyone else.
George told Lennie to flee to the clearing by the river and wait for him to come get him, if Lennie got into any trouble. George and Lennie spent the night in the same clearing on their way to the ranch/farm.
Lennie says he will go live in a cave if George gets fed up with him and does not want him around anymore.
George tells Lennie to hide in the bushes by the river if he gets in trouble and they get separated. He asks Lennie to remember this spot in case they need to regroup.
George tells Lennie to go back to the brush by the river and hide if he gets in trouble.
George reassures Lennie that he is not mad and explains that he gets frustrated at times but it doesn't mean he is mad at Lennie. George emphasizes their friendship and looks out for Lennie, wanting the best for him.
Lennie takes a dead mouse out of his pocket, which causes George to yell at him because he knows that Lennie's habit of petting soft things often leads to trouble. George doesn't want Lennie to get in trouble again.
When George gets angry with Lennie for causing trouble, he threatens to go to a place where Lennie won't be able to find him and live an easier life without the burden of taking care of him.
George and Lennie are linked by their friendship, which is based on their mutual reliance on each other. George takes care of Lennie, who has a mental disability, while Lennie offers George companionship and loyalty. They share a dream of owning a farm together, which gives them hope and purpose.
George tells Lennie to hide in the brush by the river if he gets into trouble and to wait for George to come find him.
Lennie pushes George's buttons by constantly forgetting instructions, getting into trouble, and causing problems due to his mental disability and impulsive behavior. George often gets frustrated with Lennie's actions but also feels responsible for looking out for him.
Lennie returns to the place that George told him to go to if anything went wrong - a designated spot by the river. George finds him there and makes the difficult decision to prevent Lennie from being captured and killed by the other men.
George gets angry at Lennie mainly out of frustration and a sense of responsibility for having to constantly watch over him. Lennie's actions often unintentionally cause problems or put them in difficult situations, leading George to feel overwhelmed and upset. However, George's anger is also motivated by his love for Lennie and a desire to protect him from harm.