Tom, Mr. Buchannan coldheartedly directs him to Gatsby's mansion. Wilson, taking it upon himself to serve justice (or what he thinks to be justice), demonstrates a lack of faith in the legal system. The lack of confidence in the judiciary indicates a societal mistrust of government integrity. Throughout the novel, Gatsby is suspected to be an illegitimate businessman. Tom assumes, with assurance, that Gatsby's money was tainted. Tom's certitude foreshadows Gatsby's eventual admittance of illegal activity. At Gatsby's party Tom demands, " '
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