The Great Gatsby

Why does Nick say this?

'Never heard of them,' he remarked decisively (...)' You will,' I answered shortly. 'You will if you stay in the East.'

Why does Nick say this?

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Nick works for a bond company that Tom dismisses by saying he has never heard of them. Nick is a little hurt and brag that Tom will hear of them as they become well known to the rich of East Egg.