How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Well, I'm not getting on, and I'll blame you two if we get in trouble for getting left behind," said the face at the front.
"All right then!" said the rider with a pout. (2.12-13)
Arthur observes some of Snatcher's minions arguing about who has to be the horse legs and who gets to be the rider. Not surprisingly, we see some passive-aggressive behavior. Someone threatening to get everyone in trouble if he doesn't get his way? Yeah, that's passive-aggressive manipulation.
Quote #2
Madame Froufrou started to speak again. "'Ere I 'ave a tiny lap creature, just the very sort the finest ladies of Pari are clamoring for as we speak. I 'ave a very limited supply, and I'm afraid that some 'ere will be left in a sad and lonely fashion backwater." (13.20)
Wow, Madame Froufrou can work a crowd like a pro. As soon as she makes this announcement, the mass of fashionable Ratbridge ladies begins to moan and beg to have a shot at this latest fashion advancement. Making it sound like you have a limited supply of something that's in demand is always a good strategy to get what you want out of people (for those who haven't taken an economics class yet).
Quote #3
Two men dressed in dirty pink suits climbed onto the stage.
"These are my French fashion specialists, and they are here to help me select those who are the most fashionable. Roberto and Raymond, please take out your fashion scopes and wands….Divine those who are most promising!" (13.52-53)
Yeah, so, anytime someone says you need to pay your way to be considered for something desirable, your manipulation sensors should go off. These "French fashion specialists" are actually looking to see which ladies wave around the most cash, so it's a very shady enterprise.