The Great Gatsby
Is this true? Why does Nick say it?
'All the cars have the left rear wheel painted black as a mourning wreath(.)
Is this true? Why does Nick say it?
'All the cars have the left rear wheel painted black as a mourning wreath(.)
Is this true? Why does Nick say it?
Yes Nick says this. When Daisy asks if they miss her in Chicago, Nick replies, "The whole town is desolate. All the cars have the left rear wheel painted black as a mourning wreath, and there's a persistent wail all night long along the north shore." Nick, is of course, being sarcastic here.