It was the busted times it was the worsted times a time of tweed a time of need. I wonder where the mice and men came into it. I read a bit of Steinbeck just a titchy bit which itched a bit,he had a lot to say,and in turns it turned out he ripped the title off from Rabbie Burns,while the cat's away it seems the mice and men will play. So we learn and at each turning page,each burning rage we must endure,I am sure it's for some greater good. I wish I could believe that.