Morning was muzzled by heavy fog, and it was so quiet that foxes still slunk through Earlham Cemetery. Lennie always appreciated their flickers of orange against the stark gravestones, but seeing them wasn't a given. Much like a pickpocket, they didn't prefer to be visible.
If anything, it adds depth to the romance. Ultimately, they're quite hopeful stories. But then, I'll pilfer anything and steal hope like it's legal tender.