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Gatsby's parties always feature firework shows, and Jay always skips them. Nick finds out why on the Fourth of July.
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“ I turned again to tell some fraction of this wonder to Gatsby, but stopped short. I'd assumed him to be happily watching the fireworks behind me—he was doing anything but. His eyes stared into nothing, unnaturally vacant and set in a face drawn tight and pale. He stood entirely still except for the uneven heaving of his chest and trembling of his hands. He looked as though he'd seen a ghost—a whole army of ghosts.
"Mr. Gatsby?" No response. "Are you alright?" Still nothing. I set a hand on his shoulder to get his attention and he jolted, shoving my hand off him and skittering a few steps back. He was shaking all over now, and he kept his hands raised defensively. He was looking in my direction, but I don't believe he saw me at all.”
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