Mr. Crabb, Selfridges' chief accountant, is concerned more often than not by Harry's finances, spontaneous decisions, and judgment, and can often be found sputtering objections in the wake of a blur of a forward-charging top hat and waistcoat. A conservative, traditional man, whose wife is his moral touchstone, he comes to trust Harry's instincts in spite of his own, and becomes a loyal and valuable advisor.