What Was I Thinking When I Found Out George Was Poor

I was thinking of any and every possible way to get out of that marriage! I couldn't believe he had lied to me about how much money he had. If I had known that he was poor I never would have married him to begin with! He was such a fool, and I was tricked into marrying the dumb fool. I don't care HOW nice he was, he wasn't fit to lick my shoes! As soon as I found out, I went out searching for a new man that was actually rich to buy me stuff that I wanted. I practically threw the suit at the man who came to pick it up.

What Was I Feeling When I Saw Tom in the Yellow Car

I was actually very hurt when I saw Tom in that yellow car. That pretty girl next to him must have been his wife! I rapped on the window for such a long time, and I can't believe he didn't hear me!!! He should have been looking for me! I don't care that his wife was next to him, I'm more important! He buys me fancy things and a puppy! I would have run down to the car, thrown his wife out, and jump in if George hadn't locked the door!

Why I Wanted a Puppy

Well of course I wanted a puppy! Who wouldn't? The little bundle of fluff was as cute as I was and I loved it. I wanted Tom to get the puppy for me so I could have a puppy that would be treated like a princess as much as I was! The little darling was just waiting for someone to take it home, and I knew Tom would get it for me! He's such a pushover when it comes to buying things for me! I could ask for a hat that's 3 feet tall and all of the colors of the rainbow and he'd still buy it for me without question!

What Was I Thinking?!?!

I was just thinking about wanting to run away with Tom and live happily ever after. I thought about him treating me like a princess, and I thought about all the fancy parties I'd get to go to! The beautiful clothing I'd get to wear, all shimmery, sparkly, and classy, just like the people in East Egg. I also kind of thought about how George would feel, but the thought only stayed for a second, because I knew he was a bumbling idiot and didn't deserve me! He never treated me like I knew he should. So, so what if he got upset? I deserved better and the only thing he was was nice to me. He didn't spend money on me, he was just...nice.. So, of course I would run out to the car, but I noticed that Tom was in the car with someone else...and it didn't really look like Tom...Then, I thought OW!!!

What I Was Feeling

I was feeling pretty scared actually. I was afraid that George would run after me and try to take my back. I didn't want to go back there with him. He's boring and doesn't treat me like the princess I really am. I would've done anything to get away from him. I was also really excited to run away. It's just not something good girls do! But the feeling of freedom and rebellion against regular, classy society is just so thrilling, and I couldn't help myself from squealing with excitement a little! I know I'm not upper class and can't afford much, but Tom made me feel like a million bucks, and I want to keep feeling like that.

Why I Ran Over to the Car

I ran over to the car because I wanted to run away with Tom. He and I were in love, and I knew he'd take me away from George! I wanted Tom to take me away to an exotic island where I could keep my puppy and wear beautiful clothes all of the time. I wanted to get in that car and never have to look at those stupid blue eyes that peak through the window all day long from across the way. They really worried me, especially when George would say "He's always watching us." I didn't want to hear that all the time and worry about it. If I ran away with Tom, I'd never have to worry about that again! I knew we'd be happy with Tom if we ran away together.