If you’ve been lucky enough to spot Mrs. Wilson after an exclusive party, you may be wondering, what in the world happened between the Buchanans and the Wilsons?
Tom and Daisy Buchanan are your typical East Eggers, where their struggles consist of what pair of shoes to wear to an evening event, which car to drive to a neighbor’s property, and what exotic piece of furniture to include in their staterooms. And no matter which Egg you’re from, you might just scramble if you knew the skeletons in their closet! Here’s a little sneak-peek from an anonymous tip:
“She looked at me with an absolute smirk on her lovely face, as if she had asserted her membership in a rather distinguished secret society to which she and Tom belonged.” – N.C.
(Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Chapter 1)
The Wilson spouse in question here is the missus, Myrtle, married to humble car mechanic: George. You might recognize his establishment, Repairs, George B. Wilson, Cars bought and sold, located right next to the 24/7 restaurant. Turns out his wife has a hand in gathering some income, but rather than dabbling in machinery, she seems to make a profit through social circumstance…
Ever notice how her tired, dreary husband wears the same old uniform.. While rumors of her being seen in crêpe-de-chine and mingling with the rich have spread amongst the townsfolk like wildfire? Upon being complimented on her glamorous attire, the surely humble Mrs. Wilson says the following:
“It’s just a crazy old thing… I just slip it on sometimes when I don’t care what I look like.” – Myrtle Wilson
(Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Chapter 2)
Well, this would certainly explain the aftermath of this private party, where Myrtle Wilson was seen practically entering arm-in-arm with Tom Buchanan, only to exit with a bloody dress and a crooked nose.
An anonymous informant has pointed the blame toward none other than Tom Buchanan as the perpetrator, who ran off to this party with the married Mrs. Wilson, his own wife unable to be found at this secretive party location…
It surely makes you wonder, why would a married man be so close with a separately married woman, with violence as a result? Seems like Mr. Buchanan might have a mistress! Only time will tell whether the truth will emerge.
Rumor has it that the altercation was caused due to some under-the-table party favors: alcohol. Seems like this law was enacted appropriately, as we’ve now witnessed the aftermath of belligerence firsthand.
While Myrtle fixes her nose and Tom fixes his marriage, we anxiously await the next juicy event!
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. eBook #64317. Project Gutenberg, January 17, 2021, online.
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/64317/64317-h/64317-h.htm
