Both Uses of
testimony
in
The Great Gatsby
- It was testimony to the romantic speculation he inspired that there were whispers about him from those who found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world.†
p. 44.5 *testimony = something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
- When Michaelis's testimony at the inquest brought to light Wilson's suspicions of his wife I thought the whole tale would shortly be served up in racy pasquinade — but Catherine, who might have said anything, didn't say a word.†
p. 163.7