Judging from the photo of Chrissie's brother which stood on her dressing-table, he did not look an engaging or interesting youth.
A cast was chosen consisting of eight girls who were considered to act best, Betty, Chrissie, and Marjorie being among the number.
"And then for him to offer to get Ferdy any," said Chrissie.
Chrissie sometimes suspected that the fairies had a hand in it.