The document introduces several characters: Petula Kensignton and her two silly friends Vicky Thomas and Vicky Anderson, as well as Petula's younger sister Scarlet. Charlotte Usher is also introduced - she died at age 16 and is now a ghost. The story describes Scarlet seeing and interacting with Charlotte's ghost, but Petula does not believe her. Later, Scarlet sees Charlotte again at school and is no longer afraid. Charlotte and Scarlet then decide to attend an autumn festival together.