That she has heard that Jay Gatsby is the nephew or cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm and that's where he gets his money from.
Gatsby tells Nick that he is from San Francisco.
When Nick meets Jay Gatsby shortly after midnight, they talk about Gatsby's past and how he came to acquire his wealth. Gatsby tells Nick about his time in the war and his longing for Daisy Buchanan, whom he loves. Overall, their conversation revolves around Gatsby's mysterious persona and his connection to Daisy.
When Jay Gatsby arrives in town the source of his wealth is a hot topic. Catherine tells Nick that she heard that Jay Gatsby was the nephew of Kaiser Wilhelm, the ruler of Germany during World War 1.
that Gatsby's king of Germany family.
Gatsby reveals this after Nick accuses him of driving.
Gatsby tells Nick about his relationship and feelings for Daisy when he was younger, and his refusal of letting go of the idea of being her even though she is with someone else (Tom).
im pretty sure it was catherine
Gatsby tells Nick about his life because he trusts him and sees him as a confidant. He believes sharing his past with Nick will help him win Daisy's love. Gatsby also wants to present himself in a certain light to Nick, as someone who has achieved great success and is deserving of admiration.
When Nick thought Gatsby was driving the car that killed Myrtle, he was disappointed and disgusted with the whole group of people. When he finds out that Gatsby is innocent he tells Gatsby that he is better than Daisy, Tom and Jordan.
Gatsby tells Nick about Wolfshiem's fixing of the 1919 World Series. When Nick asks why Wolfshiem is not in jail, Gatsby tells him that Wolfshiem is a smart man--they can't get him. Nick is staggered and left speechless
Gatsby tells Nick that he was from a wealthy family in the Middle West and that they all died. However Nick does not believe him when he says he inherited his wealth.
When Jordan and Nick reunite in "The Great Gatsby," Jordan tells Nick that she heard a rumor about him and Daisy Buchanan having a romantic relationship.