Nick comes home very late only to find that Gatsby's house is all lit up as though he were hosting a massive party. He then saw Gatsby coming over to his house. The house was basically empty. Gatsby said he had just been looking in some of the rooms, a strange excuse for lighting up his house like the "World's Fair." He invites Nick to Coney Island and, when he refuses, to take a dip in his pool. However, Nick is too tired. He does arrange the tea with Daisy that Gatsby has requested. Gatsby then, somewhat shamelessly, offers Nick a job. However, Nick, sensing the connection between the tea and the job offer, declines on principle.
The next day it rains. Gatsby makes sure that a man cuts Nick's grass in front. Although.....
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