Ramsey Nettlefield never, ever rushes. He likes to think long and hard before starting anything. His wife sayes that his favourite word is 'But'. But it's too early', 'But it's too late'; any excuse will do. Caprina Nettlefield is always very busy doing the jobs that her husband, Ramsey, has not done. When she is grumbling at him, she has to make sure her children, William and Nanette are not eating her out of house and home! William and Nanette Nettlefield known as Billy and Nanny, will eat almost anything, although their favourites are Brussels sprouts and spinach. They even ate flowers that their father bought as a surprise for their mother!