Who takes charge of the situation in Bunce's Storehouse and what method is used to take charge?

When the three Small Foxes and Mr. Badger catch sight of the delicious bounty within Bunce's Storehouse, they "spring forward to grab the luscious food" (54). However, Mr. Fox puts a stop to their actions immediately, ordering them to stop what they are doing because it is his party and he "will do the choosing" (54). Thus, Mr. Fox takes charge of the situation and the others fall back as they salivate with hunger.