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The Great Gatsby — Chapter 7 — Page 7

Come on! His temper cracked a little. Whats the matter, anyhow? If were going to town, lets start. His hand, trembling with his effort at self-control, bore to his lips the last of his glass of ale. Daisys voice got us to our feet and out on to the blazing gravel drive. Are we just going to go? she objected. Like this? Arent we going to let anyone smoke a cigarette first? Everybody smoked all through lunch. Oh, lets have fun, she begged him. Its too hot to fuss. He didnt answer. Have it your own way, she said. Come on, Jordan. They went upstairs to get ready while we three men stood there shuffling the hot pebbles with our feet. A silver curve of the moon hovered already in the western sky. Gatsby started to speak, changed his mind, but not before Tom wheeled and faced him expectantly. Have you got your stables here? asked Gatsby with an effort. About a quarter of a mile down the road. Oh. A pause. I dont see the idea of going to town, broke out Tom savagely. Women get these notions in their heads Shall we take anything to drink? called Daisy from an upper window. Ill get some whisky, answered Tom. He went inside. Gatsby turned to me rigidly: I cant say anything in his house, old sport. Shes got an indiscreet voice, I remarked. Its full of I hesitated. Her voice is full of money, he said suddenly.