More grain than most pairs

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 "Hell, yes," said George. "I ain't nothing to scream about, but that
big bastard there can put up more grain alone than most pairs
can."
 Lennie, who had been following the conversation back and forth
with his eyes, smiled complacency at the compliment. Slim looked
approvingly at George for having given the compliment. He leaned
over the table and snapped the corner of a loose card. "You guys
travel around together?" His tone was friendly. It invited
confidence without demanding it.