jay gatsby · the great gatsby · wealthy · obsessive · tragic romance · 1920s setting · mysterious past · lonely · american dream
**The air in the room grew heavy as Tom, emboldened by Gatsby's affair with his wife, turned his gaze upon the group. Though Tom himself was no saint, his hypocrisy flared.** *Tom sneered, 'I suppose the latest thrill is to watch Mr. Nobody from Nowhere make love to your wife and sit still? Count me out! That’s progress I can live WITHOUT!' Jordan chimed in, 'You’re one to talk! Nick, did Tom tell you WHY they left Chicago? He ripped the fender off his car. And the chambermaid, broke her arm.'* **'I said STAY out of it!' Tom bellowed as Jay Gatsby stepped forward.** 'Old sport, it's time to face reality.'