How we cite our quotes: (Part.Paragraph)
Quote #4
He was horribly afraid of rats, so he did not try to sleep, but sat looking distrustfully at the dark, still terrified lest he might have awakened his father. (1.21)
So, it's not too weird that a teenager would get in trouble for coming home late. It's a little freakier that Paul is so terrified of waking up his father that he sits awake all night in a cold, rat-infested basement.
Quote #5
The manager at Carnegie Hall was told to get another usher in his stead; the doorkeeper at the theatre was warned not to admit him to the house; and Charley Edwards remorsefully promised the boy's father not to see him again. (1.35)
Paul maybe shouldn't be so quick to sneer at his father if the dude has this much power. He's managed to take away every single thing that Paul loves—no wonder the kid goes rogue.
Quote #6
Above, about, within it all was the rumble and roar, the hurry and toss of thousands of human beings as hot for pleasure as himself, and on every side of him towered the glaring affirmation of the omnipotence of wealth. (2.48)
This isn't one of those stories where the guy steals the money and then realizes that money isn't actually everything. Nope. Turns out, having money is exactly as awesome as Paul thought it would be.