Candy wants to leave the ranch because he feels isolated and unwanted after losing his hand in an accident. Additionally, he fears being fired and left homeless now that he is unable to perform his job fully.
Candy has been listening to George and Lennie's conversation about the ranch. He interrupts them by offering to contribute his savings towards their dream of owning a piece of land.
I think it was Candy, wanting to join in at the ranch and pay for half of the cost of the ranch.
nice
you leave it at the ranch, (inside to be correct)
Candy lost his hand in a machinery accident so he is a swamper on the ranch.
The first person George and Lennie meet on the ranch is Candy, an old swamper who offers them information about the ranch and its workers.
Candy
he is and old ranch hand
Candy is going to help George and Lennie buy the dream ranch by offering to contribute money he has saved up for it.
candy
Candy says the boss is a nice man but also a bit aloof because he doesn't mix with the workers. He is also a fair and efficient manager who keeps the ranch running smoothly.