Squeaky's intellectually disabled older brother, Raymond, is depicted as an enthusiastic boy. He has a lively personality and follows his sister wherever she goes. Squeaky mentions that she has to keep an eye on him at all times and makes sure that he walks on the inside of the sidewalks—he has a tendency to run out into traffic or act like he is a circus performer on the curb. Raymond's behaviors during his walks with Squeaky depict him as a reckless, spontaneous person. Raymond is also portrayed as an imaginative, carefree boy who does not worry about obeying rules and just focuses on enjoying himself. The fact that Squeaky must constantly supervise and protect her brother illustrates that he is a dependent person who relies on his sister's help. Raymond's ability to keep pace with Squeaky while she is training and racing indicate that he is also athletic and energetic, which influences her decision to help him train.
Squeaky refers to her older brother, Raymond, as "not quite right," which could probably be referred to as developmental disabled. His disability does not define him, though; he has many other attributes. Another adjective to describe Raymond is imaginative, as he likes to picture himself as a circus performer. He is sometimes messy because he likes to slosh around in the gutter, and these actions mean he is also playful. Sometimes, he is also impulsive, as he likes to dash into the middle of Broadway and scare the pigeons. Raymond can be immature at times, as he still likes to play on the swings. Raymond is also more competitive and athletic than his sister, Squeaky, realizes, as he imitates her and runs the May Day race along with her.
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