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VII

⁠… and as for your bothering me about it at lunch time, I won’t stand that at

“Holding down the receiver,” said Daisy cynically.

“No, he’s not,” I assured her. “It’s a bona-fide deal. I happen to know about it.”

Tom flung open the door, blocked out its space for a moment with his thick body, and hurried into the room.

“ Mr. Gatsby!” He put out his broad, flat hand with well-concealed dislike. “I’m glad to see you, sir⁠ ⁠… Nick⁠ ⁠…”

“Make us a cold drink,” cried Daisy.

As he left the room again she got up and went over to Gatsby and pulled his face down, kissing him on the mouth.

“You know

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