How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"That sea-cow has three calves. A few days ago she left them here to play while she went off to forage in the canal. When she returned, the calves were gone, and the tunnel blocked." (9.19)
Whoa, bummer. Even though sea-cows basically seem like manatees or small whales, they still have some concept of family, so it's terrible that the mother sea-cow went to forage for food to feed her calves, and when she returned they were gone. Who would do such a dastardly deed like splitting up a family? (Hint: Probably Snatcher.)
Quote #5
"Pack up your things, Marjorie! The Head Patent Officer, Mr. Louis Trout, has taken early retirement and gone off to set up a new business with his son… the man who disappeared with your invention!" (14.87)
Seems like dishonesty runs in the blood for the Trouts. Of course, if they're associating with Snatcher, we don't have a very high opinion of their moral character. But flat-out stealing another person's idea is pretty low.
Quote #6
"About a week after Framley disappeared, they went shopping and never came back. We miss them….Pickles is my brother," the captain said, his voice cracking. (16.63)
Even rats have families in the world of Ratbridge. The captain of the Ratbridge Nautical Laundry is especially concerned about finding their missing crewmates since one of them is his brother, but we get the impression that the whole crew is rather family-like. Except for Framley. He was so nasty that no one's really that sad to see him gone.