According to Candy , why does Curley wear a work glove on his left hand ?

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Asked by Roxy B #414268 on 1/5/2015 12:37 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/5/2015 1:13 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 1/5/2015 1:13 AM

According to Candy, Curley wears the glove to keep his hand soft for his wife.

"Well, I tell ya what—Curley says he’s keepin’ that hand soft for his wife."

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