In Wilson's garage, Tom says to Myrtle “I want to see you. . . Get on the next train” (Fitzgerald 26). At this point in the novel, Myrtle's presence represents an irresistible necessity for Tom. Her presence causes him to regress to the point of acting as if he never grew up. Myrtle recalls how she and Tom met, explaining: "When we got to the station he was next to me, and his white shirt was pressing against my arm, so I told him I should call a policeman, but he knew I lied" (Fitzgerald 36) Myrtle's young and flirtatious behavior forces Tom to take advantage of her in a way that helps him escape from reality; but in doing so he cheats on his wife to my sister Catherine. The people who should know say she is very beautiful” (Fitzgerald 28, Myrtle invites Nick to join in her and Tom's celebrations, but with some hesitation she finally succumbs to the pressure, just). as Tom gives in to his desires, Myrtle gets her way by ignoring adult morals and makes that act attractive to others, thus convincing them to join.