ANSWER
Two different species of mice migrated to the river from different directions.
EXPLANATION
Solved scientifically in my head.
I've always thought that the book should be renamed
- George and Lennie
- Of Jobs and Men
Or
- The Life of George and Lennie
Very simple titles, haha :P
They go from being in rows all connected to being spred out and only some are touching.
I feel its becaus ehe was calm and posotive about it
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