When Nick Asks Gatsby What Business He Is In

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When Nick Asks Gatsby What Business He Is In

, Gastby responds, "That's my affair," before he realizes that it is not an appropriate reply. Why does Gatsby give that answer, and why is it not an appropriate reply?
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His mind was else where and when Nick caught him off guard he snapped at him. He's so used to automatically covering up his illegal affairs. It's not an appropriate reply becasue Nick is Gatsby's friend who's just done him a favor. He's supposed to be gracious not rude and suspicious.

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