terrified by dreams of Neverland, but later agrees to return there. He tries to be chivalrous throughout the novel. John's manner bears a resemblance to his father George Darling, as when John states "Can't a man be believed in his own house?" Tootles Darling - As an adult, Tootles is a portly Judge who loves his moustache and believes everything can be solved judicially. Tootles has only daughters, so in order to return to Neverland, he must dress like a girl. This is fine with the young female Tootles, who dreams of becoming a princess and a nurse; she would also love to marry Peter, and become Tootles Pan. Curly Darling - Curly is a thin, sensible doctor when he decides to return to Neverland. When Peter's life is threatened, Curly agrees to become an adult, risking banishment to save the boy. Curly escapes banishment, leaving Neverland on raft. Dr. Curly takes the family Puppy to Neverland; it is Nana's descendant. When he returns home, his children chastise him for "growing the puppy". Slightly Darling - Slightly Darling has become a baronet, but his wife has died and he has no children. He must "go down to the bottom of the bed" as a way to become a child. Slightly has learned clarinet in his adulthood, and his playing saves the League in a crisis. Slightly begins to grow up while on the island, and is banished by Peter, finding his only companion to be the loyal fairy Fireflyer. Slightly helps to save Peter from growing up. When Slightly returns to London, he remains eighteen, and makes a living playing clarinet in a dance band. In this sequel, Slightly is portrayed as shy and gentle. First and Second Twin Darling - The grown-up Twins live next door to each other in London, each the father of twin boys. When they return to Neverland, they are among the few who avoid banishment by Peter. It is revealed that their actual names are Marmaduke and Binky. Nibs Darling- Nibs has grown up to work in an office. He completely intended to return to Neverland, but resigned from the group because he could not bear to leave his beloved children. Fireflyer - Fireflyer, a blue fairy, was born as the result of a baby's laugh in Kensington Garden. He is thoroughly devoted to Slightly, who admired the size of his lies. Fireflyer wishes