《了不起的盖茨比·Chapter VII》第13节
“I’m sick,” said Wilson without moving. “Been sick all day.” “What’s the matter?” “I’m all run down.” “Well, shall I help myself?” Tom demanded. “You sounded well enough on the phone.” With an effort Wilson left the shade and support of the doorway and, breathing hard, unscrewed the cap of the tank. In the sunlight his face was green. “I didn’t mean to interrupt your lunch,” he said. “But I need money pretty bad, and I was wondering what you were going to do with your old car.” “How do you like this one?” inquired Tom. “I bought it last week.” “It’s a nice yellow one,” said Wilson, as he strained at the handle. “Like to buy it?” “Big chance,” Wilson smiled faintly. “No, but I could make some money on the other.” “What do you want money for, all of a sudden?” “I’ve been here too long. I want to get away. My wife and I want to go West.” “Your wife does,” exclaimed Tom, startled. “She’s been talking about it for ten years.” He rested for a moment against the pump, shading his eyes. “And now she’s going whether she wants to or not. I’m going to get her away.”
注释摘要
这段对话发生在灰烬之谷的修车铺前。威尔逊整个人都垮掉了——他连挪动一步的力气都没有，只用一句“我病了”来招呼汤姆。他说自己“毫无精力”（all run down），这不仅是身体上的衰竭，也是一种精神被掏空的状态。汤姆的反应极其冷酷：他根本不关心威尔逊的身体，而是命令式地问“那我自己动手加油了？”，紧跟着一句带刺的话——“你电话里听着挺精神的嘛”。这句话暴露…