Fitzgerald has delayed the introduction of the novel's most important figure- Gatsby himself- until the beginning of Chapter 3. The reader has seen Gatsby from a distance, heard other characters talk about him, and listened to Nick's thoughts about him, but has not actually met him. Chapter 3 is devoted to the introduction of Gatsby and the lavish, showy world be inhabits. Despite this introduction, this chapter continues the sense of mystery and enigma that surrounds Gatsby, as the low profile he maintains seems curiously out of place with his lavish expenditures. Many aspects of Gatsby’s world are intriguing because they are slightly amiss—for instance, he seems to throw parties at which he knows none of his guests. His accent seems affected, and his habit of calling people “old sport” is hard to place. One of his guests, Owl Eyes, is surprised to find that his books are real and not just empty covers designed to create the appearance of a great library.