Provide quotes that show Slim's understanding and sympathy.
" looked down at his hands; he subdued one hand with the other"
" An s'pose they lock him up an' strap him down and put him in a cage. "
" You hadda, George. I swear, you hadda. "
"Curley - maybe you better stay here with your wife"
"I can tell a mean guy a mile off"
"I'll come along with you."