In the beginning of the chapter, Gatsby goes all over his house. Nick compliments Gatsby as Gatsby walks towards him. Gatsby "waited, looking at me with suppresses eagerness" shows that he knew that Nick should already know the plan and was waiting for Nick to mention it.
I smiled at the idea that he even let Nick choose the day which suited him because he did not want any trouble. He was trying to make it seem like he did not really mind or expect it to be NOW or SOON. Some people when asking a favor sound demanding and usually it lets down others and the favor does not get done.
During the small conversation, Gatsby introduces a delicate topic. He offered Nick a job in relation to Gatsby's little side business. At first, I thought the same thing, something in relation to Wolfshiem. Gatsby confirmed that it was not business with Wolfshiem, however, he ended up going home without any other word. Yet, on the day planned for Gatsby and Daisy, Gatsby sent a guy to cut Nick's grass. He seemed extremely worried and really wanting for this day to come because of his pale face and dark signs of sleeplessness beneath his eyes. Yet, it seemed like he as not a bit too happy for the hollowness in his voice.
The scenery and environment gives off a sad feeling. A rainy day...
and Gatsby awaited with vacant eyes.
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