What kind of a character do you think Spiro is? Quote evidence to justify your answer. ch1 and 2

Spiro is a Greek cab driver who becomes the family's voice, sponsor and friend. Spiro admires Mrs. Durrell so much so he compliments her often to the point of her embarrassment and to the amusement of her children. Spiro becomes a constant person in the Durrell household. He fades into the background of the story until he is needed to drive Mrs. Durrell into town, or help a member of the family with an issue only Spiro can solve. One day, Gerald approaches Spiro with one such problem. Gerald needs goldfish to complete the look of a terrapin pond he has made. After professing the impossibility of the task, Spiro finds a way to secure five goldfish from the king's palace.