The Great Gatsby - Holmdel

dows bloomed with light among the vines.‘Daisy’s home,’ he said. As we got out of the car he glancedat me and frowned slightly.‘I ought to have dropped you in West Egg, Nick. There’snothing we can do tonight.’A change had come over him and he spoke gravely, andwith decision. As we walked across the moonlight gravel tothe porch he disposed of the situation in a few brisk phrases.‘I’ll telephone for a taxi to take you home, and whileyou’re waiting you and Jordan better go in the kitchenand have them get you some supper—if you want any.’ Heopened the door. ‘Come in.’‘No thanks. But I’d be glad if you’d order me the taxi. I’llwait outside.’Jordan put her hand on my arm.‘Won’t you come in, Nick?’‘No thanks.’I was feeling a little sick and I wanted to be alone. ButJordan lingered for a moment more.‘It’s only half past nine,’ she said.I’d be damned if I’d go in; I’d had enough of all of themfor one day and suddenly that included Jordan too. She musthave seen something of this in my expression for she turnedabruptly away and ran up the porch steps into the house. Isat down for a few minutes with my head in my hands, untilI heard the phone taken up inside and the butler’s voice callinga taxi. Then I walked slowly down the drive away fromthe house intending to wait by the gate.152The Great Gatsby