What does it mean when Candy says he told ''nobody but crooks''? Page 78

Everytime the subject of the farm and the rabbits comes up George reminds Lennie not to tell anyone. Well, Lennie told Candy, and after George told Candy not to tell anyone...... he responded like Lennie did in the earlier scene.

George scowled. "I thought I tol’ you not to tell nobody about that."

Candy was crestfallen. "Didn’t tell nobody but Crooks.

Candy's confession reflects the precarious nature of their dreams and the difficulty of sharing hope in a harsh environment where individuals who demand justice are frustrated.