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In Chapter 5 of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, what news does Nick have for Gatsby when he crosses over to his house that night?

In The Great Gatsby, it becomes increasingly clear that everything Gatsby does, the money he has made, the purchase of his mansion, and the parties that he throws, is with the aim of getting Daisy back in his life.  She has yet to appear at a party, and through Jordan Baker, Gatsby asks Nick if he will invite Daisy to tea at Nick's house, so he can meet her there.  Nick lets Gatsby know he has spoken with Jordan and that he is willing to invite Daisy to tea. They agree on two days hence. The plan was that Daisy was not to know that the purpose was a rendezvous with Gatsby, but Nick does tell Daisy to not bring Tom with her, and she agrees. 

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